PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Waste management is one of the main focuses of the 92nd Disaster Alert Neighborhood Watch (Siskamling) activities in Pamoyanan Village, Cicendo District.

On that occasion, the Mayor of Bandung, Muhammad Farhan, emphasized the importance of strengthening the regional-based waste management system as part of the city's preparedness to face future environmental challenges.

According to him, waste management today can no longer be done conventionally, but must be data-based, measurable, and involve active community participation.

"Going forward, we must ensure that waste management is implemented effectively at the regional level. The available data must reflect conditions on the ground," he said on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).

Farhan said that the Bandung City Government will continue to strengthen its monitoring system through regular waste balance reports, both weekly and monthly.

This step aims to determine the exact amount of waste produced, processed, and what still requires further handling.

"Through this monitoring and evaluation, we want to ensure that the management process runs optimally and sustainably," he said.

In his directive, Farhan also reminded that the City of Bandung is preparing to face major changes in its waste management system, including plans to adjust the use of Final Disposal Sites (TPA) in the future.

Therefore, the ability of each region to manage waste independently is very important.

"We must start building self-reliance in waste management. The more we can address this locally, the better for the city's sustainability," he explained.

In addition, the Bandung City Government also continues to encourage the development of the circular economy concept, particularly in the processing of organic waste that can be reused, for example for urban farming activities or community healthy kitchen programs.

This approach is expected to not only solve the waste problem, but also provide added value to the community.

The Mayor emphasized that the success of waste management is highly dependent on community involvement, starting from sorting, reducing, to reusing waste.

Community-based programs such as waste collection and independent processing movements are deemed necessary to be further strengthened to ensure they are more evenly distributed across all regions.

"Waste management is a shared responsibility. With good collaboration between the government and the community, we are optimistic that we can create a cleaner and more sustainable environment," he concluded. (Bandung City Communications and Information Service/rka)