On a sweltering Wednesday morning in June 2026, Bagus Ardanto—known to colleagues as Dadank—stood at the edge of TPSA Bagendung in Cilegon, pointing not to a landfill, but to the blueprint of a city’s transformation. Once a sprawling open dump, this 400-ton-per-day waste site is now racing toward a future where trash becomes fuel, and landfills become obsolete. By 31 July 2026, Cilegon will shut down open dumping for good, replacing it with a high-tech, circular waste economy powered by a partnership with PT Green Eco Teknologi (GET). The goal? Process 200 tons of waste daily at Bagendung using advanced systems that convert trash into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), a cleaner alternative for industrial energy use.
This shift isn’t just about cleaner streets—it’s about redefining waste as wealth. For years, Indonesian cities have struggled with mounting garbage, but Cilegon is betting on innovation. The collaboration with PT GET aims to slash the volume of waste sent to disposal zones, while turning non-recyclable trash into valuable resources. Already, TPSA Bagendung has pioneered the production of Bahan Bakar Jumputan Padat (BBJP), a solid fuel used in green energy systems, reducing reliance on landfilling and fossil fuels alike.
The numbers tell a story of ambition: of the 400 tons of waste generated daily, 300 tons will soon be diverted to the PSEL Serang Raya program at TPAS Cilowong for energy conversion, leaving 100 tons to be processed locally. This strategic分流 not only eases pressure on Bagendung but positions it as a model for decentralized, tech-driven waste management. Infrastructure upgrades, operational overhauls, and cross-sector collaboration are all in motion to ensure the 31 July 2026 deadline isn’t just met—it’s exceeded.
The impact stretches beyond environmental metrics. By embracing circular economy principles, Cilegon is creating jobs, reducing pollution, and fostering community resilience. The transformation of TPSA Bagendung reflects a growing national momentum toward sustainable urban living, where waste is no longer an endpoint, but a starting point.
As Dadank put it, “Transformasi TPSA Bagendung bukan hanya tentang mengurangi sampah yang menumpuk, tetapi menjadi langkah nyata Kota Cilegon menuju pengelolaan sampah yang lebih bersih, hijau, dan berkelanjutan.” With the countdown to July 2026 underway, Cilegon isn’t just cleaning up its act—it’s reimagining what a city can become.