Indonesia’s Bali faces waste crisis after landfill closure: Video
Rubbish piles up as authorities enforce a strict ban on open dumping across the island.
The tourist island of Bali, part of Indonesia, is facing mounting waste problems following the phased closure of the Suwung Landfill, its largest disposal site. Streets have seen growing piles of rubbish despite warning signs, while some residents have resorted to burning waste, producing toxic smoke. The landfill, which handled around 1,200 tonnes of waste daily, stopped accepting organic waste in April under a national policy to end open dumping and is set to fully close in August. Authorities are now struggling to manage waste as a new processing facility is still under development, while residents report limited collection capacity and ongoing issues with odours and improper disposal. Indonesia generates more than 40 million tonnes of waste annually, with only a fraction formally managed, contributing to widespread illegal dumping across the island.
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