Bali Governor Wayan Koster has confirmed that the Suwung Regional Landfill will permanently close on 23 December 2025. The directive was delivered to the Denpasar City Government and the Badung Regency Government, which have been instructed to prepare alternative waste management systems ahead of the deadline.
“Suwung landfill must be closed no later than December 23, 2025. The Denpasar City Government and the Badung Regency Government are prohibited from bringing waste to the Suwung Landfill,” said Koster in Denpasar, Sunday (7/12/2025),
Regional Governments Instructed to Shift to New Systems
Koster asked both administrations to strengthen waste management outside the Suwung facility. He highlighted the need to optimize modern teba, TPS3R, and TPST, and to use waste shredding machines and decomposers to support faster composting at the household level. He also urged the development of collaborative models with external partners to secure long-term waste handling.
“To be able to use this waste management model, organic and non-organic waste must be sorted at the household level,” he said.
The Governor emphasized that local administrations must strengthen household-level waste management. He advised both Denpasar and Badung to identify the most effective models for collaborating with various parties to ensure continuous, efficient waste handling once Suwung is fully closed.
“Immediately conduct socialization to residents to prepare waste management independently or together in groups with organic and inorganic waste sorting at the household level,” he said.
“Immediately carry out technical coordination to prepare SOPs involving DKLH Bali, DLHK Denpasar, and DLHK Badung,” continued Koster.
Environmental Concerns Trigger Closure
According to Koster, the decision to shut down the landfill was based on severe environmental impacts that had caused significant inconvenience for nearby residents. The situation led the Ministry of Environment to investigate the Bali Provincial Environmental Agency, the Denpasar Environmental Agency, and the Badung Environmental Agency for violations of national and regional waste management regulations.
Administrative Sanctions Replace Criminal Action
The investigation identified breaches of Law Number 18 of 2008 and Bali Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2011, both of which carry criminal penalties. Koster requested that the Ministry refrain from pursuing criminal charges and instead apply administrative measures. The Minister subsequently issued Decision Number 921 of 2025, requiring the cessation of open dumping practices at TPA Suwung.
The decision mandates that all open dumping activities must end within 180 days of issuance. Since the decision was received on 23 May 2025, the deadline for full compliance falls on 23 December 2025. Koster stated that the closure commitment is supported by the Mayor of Denpasar and the Regent of Badung.
Next Steps
Both regional governments must finalize alternative waste processing strategies before the landfill’s operations cease. The shutdown will proceed in accordance with the ministerial directive and the agreed timeline.
