PT Pengembangan Pariwisata Indonesia, operating under the name InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), has announced plans to implement an integrated waste management system across the Nusa Dua tourism area in Badung Regency, Bali. The initiative aims to centralize and improve waste management in the premium tourism zone, which currently relies on individual systems operated by each hotel.
“We have budgeted for DED (detailed technical design) and the first phase of physical construction in 2026,” said General Manager of ITDC the Nusa Dua Made Agus Dwiatmika in Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali, Friday.
According to ITDC, the estimated budget for the first phase of the integrated waste management program exceeds Rp10 billion. The plan is being developed in response to schedule changes for the closure of the Suwung Final Disposal Site in Denpasar. The landfill was initially scheduled to close in December 2025, but the closure date has since been extended to February 2026.
Current Waste Management Practices in The Nusa Dua
Currently, hotels in the Nusa Dua area manage their waste independently. The tourism zone spans approximately 350 hectares and includes approximately 22 star-rated hotels and villas, with a total accommodation capacity of 5,500 rooms. Each property has adopted its own approach to handling waste, particularly organic waste, which accounts for the largest share of daily output.
Some hotels manage organic waste by applying local Balinese practices such as teba modern, a modern compost pit system, as well as using composting holes and waste processing machines. Other properties collaborate with external partners, including recycling and waste reduction facilities, commonly referred to as TPS3R, to process plastic waste and residual materials.
Despite these efforts, ITDC has acknowledged that not all waste generated within the area can be optimally managed under the current decentralized system. This limitation is primarily due to the high volume of organic waste generated by tourism activities.
Waste Volume and Composition
ITDC estimates that the total daily waste generated in the Nusa Dua area reaches approximately 35 tons. Of this amount, approximately 75-80% consists of organic waste. The volume underscores the need for a more coordinated, large-scale management approach, particularly as tourism activity continues to operate at full capacity in the area.
In addition to waste generated by hotels and tourism facilities, waste is also found along the coastline. According to ITDC, seasonal factors such as the west monsoon contribute to the accumulation of debris along the beach, including plastic waste and wooden branches carried by ocean currents.
Existing Waste and Wastewater Processing Facilities
Beyond solid waste management, ITDC has established facilities to process waste and wastewater in the Lagoon Nusa Dua area. The company currently manages approximately 3-5 tons of trash at these facilities. The processed output is converted into fertilizer, which is then used to support landscaping and plant maintenance throughout the tourism area.
This existing infrastructure is expected to complement the planned integrated waste management system, particularly in handling organic waste streams more efficiently.
