GIANYAR, BALINEWS.ID — Local businesses, community members, and students from nearby SMP Cipta Darma recently came together to organise a clean-up effort along Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Lingkungan, Jayakerta, Kec. Sukawati, Kab. Gianyar affected by ongoing illegal garbage dumping.
During the activity, a small army of volunteers removed a significant volume of waste, with approximately 4 tonnes collected during the clean-up. The volume underscores the scale of the ongoing illegal dumping problem and reinforces community calls for stronger action, clearer responsibility, and long-term prevention measures.
Among the waste collected was a large amount of household refuse, including diapers and personal hygiene products such as sanitary pads, highlighting both environmental concerns and potential public health risks for the surrounding community.
The illegal dumping site is located next to the BPPIKHL (Balai Pengendalian PerubahanIklim dan Kebakaran Hutan dan Lahan) office. While there appears to be some uncertainty regarding administrative boundaries and which banjar the area officially falls under, Google Maps identifies the location as Banjar Jayakertha.
Despite ongoing concerns raised by residents and business owners, waste continues to accumulate in the area. Community members are questioning why the problem persists and whether waste management resources may be primarily concentrated in key tourism zones, leaving other important local roads facing recurring environmental challenges.
The group emphasises that a more inclusive and balanced approach to environmental management would benefit both local residents and Bali’s overall reputation. Clean, well-maintained public spaces support public health, strengthen local businesses, and contribute to long-term sustainability across all areas, not only those most visible to visitors.
This clean-up initiative is not about assigning blame, but about collaboration, awareness, and encouraging constructive dialogue toward practical, long-term solutions. Organisers hope their collective action will inspire shared responsibility and ongoing support from relevant authorities to ensure consistent and sustainable waste management throughout the wider community.
Organisers emphasised that community-led clean-ups should not become a long-term substitute for structured waste management systems.
“The community is willing to act and be part of the solution, but sustainable change requires coordinated support, clear accountability, and consistent enforcement,” organisers said
“Keeping Bali clean is a shared responsibility, and every area, not only tourism centres , deserves the same level of care and attention,” they added. (*)
