The Head of Bali’s Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), I Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, clarified that the waste piled up at Bingin Beach in Pecatu, South Kuta, is not entirely composed of debris from recently demolished illegal buildings. He stated that while construction materials had been cleared earlier, the waste now seen on the beach is mixed with garbage carried by runoff during heavy rains.
Images and videos of the waste-strewn beach have circulated widely on social media in recent days, prompting questions regarding the aftermath of demolition activities conducted by local authorities.
“Moreover, there are high waves, surely the direction will be to Kuta, Jimbaran, and Canggu. Most of the shipments are garbage, not from us,” said Rai when met at the Bali DPRD office, Denpasar, Monday (10/11/2025).
Cleanup Under Badung Regency Authority
According to Satpol PP, the responsibility for cleaning and managing the Bingin Beach area falls under the jurisdiction of the Badung Regency Government. Officials acknowledged that the cleanup operation has faced logistical challenges due to the beach’s limited accessibility and rugged terrain.
“The target (cleaning) is actually one month. It’s just the fact that the terrain is challenging. So it’s more than one month, almost two months,” he said.
Despite these obstacles, authorities emphasized that gradual cleanup efforts have been ongoing to restore the area’s condition. Coordination between agencies continues to ensure that debris removal proceeds efficiently and in compliance with local management regulations.
Badung Regent Orders Acceleration of Cleanup
Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa has received multiple reports from residents concerning the buildup of waste along Bingin Beach following the demolition of illegal structures. In response, he instructed the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR) of Badung Regency to expedite cleanup operations and deploy heavy equipment to remove the remaining debris.
“We are aware that the current conditions, with such beach conditions, are certainly quite burdensome for residents, especially tourists,” said Adi Arnawa.
The directive aims to accelerate the restoration of the beach environment and ensure that all demolition debris is promptly cleared.
PUPR Targets 30-Day Completion
The Badung PUPR Office has set a 30-day target to complete the removal of materials left from the demolition process. The agency has intensified cleanup operations by focusing on areas where construction debris remains scattered.
Head of the Water Resources Division at PUPR Badung, Anak Agung Rama Putra, noted that weather conditions pose a potential challenge to the ongoing cleanup. High tides and heavy rainfall could delay progress, particularly in areas directly exposed to ocean currents.
Ongoing Coordination and Cleanup Efforts
Cleanup operations at Bingin Beach remain ongoing through coordination between Satpol PP and the PUPR Office of Badung Regency. Local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to completing the process and restoring the area’s cleanliness.
The Badung Regency Government stated that the rehabilitation of Bingin Beach is part of a broader effort to maintain coastal order and environmental quality across the region, ensuring that public areas remain well-managed following the enforcement of demolition activities.
