A total of 10 cubic meters of waste was cleared from the anchorage basin at Kampung Nelayan Cilincing Pier, North Jakarta, during a joint cleanup conducted by Jakarta Environment (LH) Agency's Water Body Waste Management Unit (UPS BA) and Thousand Islands LH Sub-agency.

Thousand Islands LH Sub-agency's Waste, Hazardous Waste, and Toxic Materials Management (PSLB3) Section Head, Lukman Dermanto, stated that the Gerebek Sampah initiative was conducted in response to public complaints received via social media. 

"We began the cleanup on August 25, 2025, and completed it yesterday. The waste along this coastal area reflects the low public awareness of littering issues,” he said on Wednesday (8/27).

To accelerate the cleanup work, he deployed 30 personnel and one garbage collection boat each day. The cleanup was carried out in stages, as much of the waste was still floating in the sea and had not yet reached the shoreline.

"On the first day, we managed to clear six cubic meters of waste, and on the second day, four cubic meters," he explained.

According to him, the waste was mostly composed of styrofoam, plastic, bamboo sticks, wood, cans, and even mattresses. The waste was sorted on-site, with the residual waste sent to Bantar Gebang Integrated Waste Management Facility (TPST) in Bekasi, West Java.

"We continue to remind and encourage the public to take responsibility for their waste. Let's work together to keep Jakarta's coastline clean, beautiful, and litter-free," he urged.

Acting Head of Kalibaru Urban Village, Sutarto, expressed appreciation and support for the cleanup initiative. His side also deployed 10 Orange Troop personnel to assist with the cleaning.

He hopes that after the cleanup, people will become more aware, caring, and responsible in maintaining environmental cleanliness, as carelessly discarded trash can end up in the sea and pollute the coastal area.

"It starts with ourselves. If we're used to keeping things clean, trash won't pile up. Let's take care of our environment,” he emphasized.

Meanwhile, a local resident, Cahyadi (50), expressed gratitude and appreciation for the swift action taken by the cleanup team.

He noted that this was not the first time trash had drifted in, as it often happens during bad weather or strong winds.

“It's clean now. No more floating or scattered trash along the pier. Thank you,” he said.