The Jakarta Environment Agency has deployed 1,050 janitors during the peak celebration of May Day at Monas Square on Thursday (5/1).

They were put on alert to ensure waste management during the May Day commemoration attended by 200,000 laborers and the President, Prabowo Subianto.

Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto said they deployed sanitation facilities focused around Monas, Monas park, and parking areas located in Lapangan Banteng and Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) areas.

"We prepared 10 units of road sweepers, 12 units of inorganic dump trucks or type typers, 15 cross vehicles, 70 dust bins, 20 toilet buses, 600 plastic bags, and 600 brooms," he expressed.

Aside that, those personnel are from five Environment agencies and Water Agency UPS. They are ready to respond quickly if there is a buildup of garbage.

The toilet buses would also be placed at points close to the main stage and busy visitor routes to ensure the comfort of the labor crowd.

He explained they were divided into two shifts to ensure optimal cleanliness handling during May Day celebration.

"The first shift is janitors from the Central Jakarta Environment Agency from 8 AM to 3 PM, while the second shift is personnel from five Environment sub-agencies and UPS BA from 1 PM until the activities are completed," he explained.

He urged the residents attending May Day to always maintain cleanliness and not to litter during the event. This is also a collective responsibility towards the environment.

"Hopefully, all activities on May Day can take place orderly, peacefully, and cleanly. Let us together maintain the public spaces in Jakarta to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe for all residents," he stated.