Gilimanuk to Add CCTV After Illegal Dumping Near Prehistoric Museum

Gilimanuk — Authorities in Gilimanuk, Jembrana, plan to step up monitoring around the parking area of the local prehistoric museum after renewed illegal dumping was found at the site on Monday, 14 September 2026, according to local reports.

The dumping occurred near the parking area of Museum Prasejarah Gilimanuk in Lingkungan Asih, close to the boundary of West Bali National Park, known as Taman Nasional Bali Barat (TNBB). Gilimanuk’s waste task force inspected the location after receiving information about rubbish being discarded there and found several large plastic bags containing food scraps, disposable nappies, sachet packaging and durian skins.

Gilimanuk village head Ida Bagus Tony Wirahadikusuma said the mix of waste pointed to some residents and traders as likely sources, based on the contents of the bags. The reports did not identify any individuals by name, and no specific enforcement action against named people was disclosed.

Lighting, CCTV and fencing planned

Following the inspection, Gilimanuk’s waste task force held a coordination meeting with TNBB and other local stakeholders to discuss a response. Tony said the village administration intends to work with TNBB to install CCTV cameras at the site and clear the accumulated waste. He added that community leaders are expected to help install lighting, and a boundary fence is planned around the dumping location within the TNBB area.

The area had previously become an informal dumping site in 2020 before being closed in 2021, according to the same report. Local media coverage of waste issues around Gilimanuk and TNBB has for several years highlighted recurring problems with rubbish being left along roadsides, in conservation areas and near public facilities including the museum.

The latest measures are intended to deter further illegal dumping and to protect the national park boundary. Tony reiterated that residents and traders are urged not to discard rubbish indiscriminately and warned that such behaviour can be subject to sanctions under applicable regional regulations on waste management.

Key details

• Location: Parking area near Museum Prasejarah Gilimanuk, Lingkungan Asih, bordering West Bali National Park (TNBB).
• Waste reported: Food waste, disposable nappies, plastic sachet packaging and durian skins, packed in large plastic bags.
• Planned measures: Cleanup of the site, installation of CCTV cameras, lighting and a boundary fence in cooperation with TNBB and community leaders.
• Relevant conservation area: The dumping site is adjacent to the TNBB conservation zone, which has faced repeated pressure from illegal waste disposal.

Available reports do not specify when the planned CCTV, lighting and fencing will be installed, how many units are proposed or which agency will be responsible for monitoring the surveillance system. They also do not detail the schedule for removing the existing waste or set out the exact penalties that would be applied if further dumping is documented at this specific location, beyond referencing existing regional regulations on waste management.

Sources

• Tribun Bali
• detikBali
• Surya Indonesia