Jakarta. The Jakarta administration will begin enforcing a stricter household waste segregation policy later this week as the city moves to address mounting waste management challenges and accelerate the development of waste-to-energy facilities, Governor Pramono Anung said on Thursday.

“Starting May 10, Jakarta will officially launch its waste segregation program, marking a major step toward a more structured and citywide environmental movement,” Pramono said during a press conference at Jakarta City Hall.

The governor said the policy would strongly encourage residents to sort waste at the household level, noting that nearly 50% of Jakarta’s waste consists of organic materials.

He also highlighted operational adjustments in several areas, including Kramat Jati, where on-site waste processing had previously been restricted but is now gradually being permitted again. The measure is intended to reduce the burden on Bantargebang Landfill and minimize the risk of further accidents.

Last month, a garbage avalanche at the landfill killed six people.

Under the new policy, residents will be required to separate household waste into four categories: organic, residual, recyclable and hazardous waste, including batteries, lamps, electrical cables, and aerosol cans.

Pramono said violators could face administrative sanctions under Regional Regulation No. 3/2013, ranging from written warnings to fines of up to Rp 5 million (around $288) or imprisonment for up to three months.

The waste segregation initiative was previously introduced through a gubernatorial instruction mandating household-level waste sorting across the capital.

“The impact at Bantargebang is still being felt today, although conditions have gradually come under control following interventions at several locations,” Pramono said.