Dozens of garbage trucks resume unloading at Bali’s Suwung landfill
Bali reopened the Suwung landfill after its closure left dozens of garbage trucks stranded. The site receives between 1,100 and 1,200 tonnes of waste daily.
By Pandi Muktar
Editor: Mursyid Sonsang
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Denpasar — Bali’s administration reopened the overloaded Suwung landfill on Monday, March 2, 2026, after its closure left dozens of garbage trucks stranded without a disposal site. Trucks were gradually allowed to unload under the supervision of local police officers.
The change comes as Suwung, Bali’s largest waste disposal site, faces sustained pressure from the volume of rubbish sent there. Operating since 1984, the landfill receives between 1,100 and 1,200 tonnes of garbage daily, mainly from Denpasar and Badung Regency.
Why Suwung’s reopening matters to Bali residents and visitors
For residents, businesses and visitors in Denpasar and Badung, the reopening temporarily restores the main route for disposing of collected waste. The queue formed because trucks had been left without a disposal site during the closure, disrupting the movement of rubbish from the island’s busiest tourism hub.
The report says long lines in front of the facility began to dissipate on Monday as vehicles were progressively permitted to unload. South Denpasar Police Chief Adj. Chief of Police I Made Teja was identified in the report in connection with supervision at the site.
Suwung’s role extends beyond South Denpasar. Its daily intake is mainly generated by Denpasar and Badung Regency, making the landfill’s operating status relevant across the two local governments and to the tourism areas they serve.
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