Added: Feb 01, 2021
Last edited: Oct 04, 2021
The Bogor city government has been managing its waste problem by developing temporary community dump sites that also act as recycling centres. These disposal sites can reduce 5.2 tons of waste through recycling and 8.2 tons altogether each day, however since the city produces 700 tons of waste per day, these efforts still need more momentum for large scale change. The sites convert waste to compost and since locals run it, it is targeted to help to increase awareness and ownership in regards to sustainable waste disposal. However, in many areas, citizens still do not sort their own waste, therefore, these recycling centres are struggling to increase their impact. Since waste sorting is not a part of the local culture, it is not a priority for many people and they are reluctant to change their habits, meaning that further initiatives will be needed in the future.
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