Optimization of Management of the Final Disposal Area

The Telaga Punggur Landfill located in Nongsa District, Batam City, is the only waste management facility owned by the Batam City Government and plays an essential role in maintaining environmental cleanliness and public health. With a rapidly growing population currently reaching 1.25 million and continuously increasing, the volume of waste generated has also drastically exceeded the maximum capacity of the Telaga Punggur Landfill. It is feared that the Telaga Punggur Landfill may not be able to sustain managing all the waste produced in Batam City for long. The management of the Landfill faces various challenges such as limited land, insufficient budget, and modern technology, as well as a lack of interest from investors to collaborate with the government. Addressing these issues requires a more effective approach through cooperation between the government and private sectors. This study also proposes a partnership scheme based on Batam City Regulation Number 4 of 2018 concerning the Management of Regional Assets in the form of a collaboration plan for Infrastructure Provision (KSPI) or Utilization Cooperation (KSP) for waste management between the government and partners in Batam City. By analyzing and establishing the right cooperation, it is hoped that economic benefits can be realized and the quality of the environment and public health can be enhanced. Through the use of modern waste processing technologies, such as the Waste To Energy (WTE) system, it is expected that the Telaga Punggur Landfill can operate more efficiently and sustainably. The results of this study indicate that innovation in waste management is a crucial step to address the environmental challenges faced by Batam City.