Jakarta, April 10 -- The Indonesian government has set a July 2026 deadline for regional governments to end open dumping practices, Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said on Friday.

"In 2026, we will end all open dumping activities. We are giving regional governments until July 2026 to close open dumping sites," he said.

He added that the government will take legal action to ensure all waste management operators comply with the policy.

Hanif stressed that closing open dumping sites is crucial, warning that the practice could trigger disasters, citing a recent landslide at the Bantargebang landfill that killed seven people.

He said the measure is also aimed at meeting waste management targets under the 2025-2029 National Medium...