Indonesia struggles to manage overflowing Bantar Gebang landfill amid closure plans
Indonesia's government faces challenges managing waste at Bantar Gebang, Jakarta's largest landfill, which spans over 100 hectares and supports many waste pickers. With the site over capacity, plans to close it next year raise concerns about the livelihood of thousands dependent on salvaging waste.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
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