PONTIANAK, thekabarnews.com—Pontianak has secured Rp157.1168 billion through Indonesia’s 2026 Local Service Delivery Improvement Project (LSDP). This funding will strengthen waste collection, processing and recycling across the West Kalimantan capital.

The city announced the allocation on Saturday, August 22. Officials said it would support an integrated system connecting households and community facilities with larger waste-processing infrastructure.

Pontianak Mayor Edi Rusdi Kamtono said the program provided an opportunity to accelerate reforms involving residents, government agencies and businesses.

“We must manage waste through an integrated system, from upstream to downstream. The community, government and business sectors must all participate,” Edi said after the program’s symbolic handover at PCC.

The city plans to establish at least one reduce-reuse-recycle facility (TPS 3R) in every district. It also intends to improve its final disposal infrastructure and develop the Batu Layang Integrated Waste Processing Facility (TPST).

The proposed Batu Layang facility will have the capacity to process approximately 300 tons of waste per day.

That figure equals about 62 percent of Pontianak’s estimated daily waste generation. However, the actual diversion rate will depend on collection coverage, household sorting and the facility’s operational performance.

Pontianak had 690,969 residents in 2025, according to data cited by the municipal government. Using an estimated generation rate of 0.7 kilograms per person, the city produces approximately 483.68 tons of waste daily. This amounts to about 176,542 tons annually.

A separate municipal report from July 2026 said Pontianak had reduced waste by 18.87 percent. However, approximately 377.83 tons still entered the final disposal site each day.

The city already operates the Edelweis TPST, which processes organic material using biodigesters, black soldier fly larvae and composting. It also applies pyrolysis technology to convert selected plastic waste into fuel oil.

Under the new program, Pontianak aims to produce marketable materials such as compost and refuse-derived fuel, commonly called RDF. The program will also focus on other recycled products.

“We hope we can transform waste, which has long been a burden, into something with economic value that supports sustainable waste management,” Edi said in the Pontianak government statement.

Indonesia developed the LSDP with World Bank support to strengthen local governments’ financial and institutional capacity for solid-waste services. The World Bank approved US$350 million for the national project in December 2025.

The first phase covers about 30 Indonesian municipalities and regencies. It is expected to contribute to cleaner environments for well over 15 million people nationwide.

Participating administrations receive performance-based grants rather than unconditional funding. Authorities will assess Pontianak against agreed indicators covering planning, financial management and service delivery.

“During implementation, the government will assess regional performance according to predetermined indicators, categories and targets,” Home Ministry official Iwan Kurniawan said.

The municipal announcement did not specify the complete procurement schedule, detailed spending breakdown or commissioning date for the Batu Layang facility.

These details will determine how quickly the allocation produces measurable improvements for residents.