On August 22, 2025, WITS Group revisited Pasar Induk Kramat Jati, the largest and busiest traditional market in Jakarta, to conduct a deeper assessment of its operational and environmental challenges.
The visit yielded a significant and troubling finding: a “mini landfill” operating directly within the market’s boundaries, overwhelmingly composed of organic waste.This discovery provides a stark, ground-level view of a much larger systemic issue. To put the situation in context:
- Perumda Pasar Jaya manages approximately 154 traditional markets across Jakarta.
- Collectively, these markets generate around 500 tons of waste every single day.
- Pasar Induk Kramat Jati is the single largest contributor, producing between 150 to 200 tons of that daily waste.
The visit reinforces a key strategic opportunity that WITS Group is actively exploring. Imagine if this massive, consistent stream of organic waste could be diverted from landfills. Instead of being a problem, it could be processed and converted into a stable energy source, potentially serving as fuel for Indonesia’s power plants (PLTU).
This approach would transform a daily liability into a tangible, sustainable solution, directly supporting Indonesia’s energy and environmental goals. WITS Group is committed to exploring the technologies and partnerships required to turn this vision into a reality.
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