Denpasar Removes More Than 142,5 Tonnes of Waste From Sanur Coast

Denpasar — Denpasar authorities, security personnel and local residents removed more than 142,5 tonnes of washed-up waste from coastal areas around Sanur on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. The cleanup used 57 garbage trucks.

The operation targeted waste that had accumulated along Denpasar’s shoreline, including Pantai Semawang in Sanur. Municipal civil servants, the Indonesian military, the Indonesian police and community members took part in the work, which officials said was intended to protect the coast and support the city’s tourism quality.

Why the Sanur cleanup matters to visitors and residents

For foreign visitors and residents, the operation shows that beach conditions in Sanur can depend on material carried ashore and on continuing municipal collection, not only on routine littering at the beach itself. The reported haul was collected from coastal areas in Denpasar after cleanup work began on Monday, Nov. 2.

Ida Bagus Putra Wirabawa, head of Denpasar’s Environment and Hygiene Office, said the removal had reached more than 142,5 tonnes by Nov. 6. The waste was transported in 57 trucks. The cleanup involved coordinated work across government agencies and the surrounding community.

Sanur remains one of Denpasar’s established coastal tourism areas, so the condition of its shoreline has a direct bearing on beach use, local businesses and the visitor experience. The operation also underscores the practical role of municipal services during periods when waste accumulates along the coast.

Sources

• Tribun Bali — reported Denpasar cleanup coverage
• DENPOST.id — Indonesian news report
• visitbaliguide.com
• bali-escape.com