Tabanan clears illegal dumping from Yeh Dati River and plans CCTV monitoring

Yeh Dati River — Tabanan’s Environment Agency and local partners cleared illegally dumped waste from the riverbank on October 4, 2026, in Banjar Sanggulan, Banjar Anyar Village, Kediri District.

Why it matters: At least two truckloads of waste were removed, while CCTV, customary-village oversight and additional warning signs are planned to reduce repeat dumping.

The cleanup followed the accumulation of waste beside the river, particularly near Puri Bunda Hospital. Bali Post reported that the operation removed enough rubbish to fill at least two trucks, while detikBali said the waste was transported by Tabanan’s Environment Agency.

The operation involved the Environment Agency, Banjar Anyar Village administration, local authorities, the Kunti Bakti non-governmental organisation, military and police personnel, and hospital employees, according to Bali Post.

Monitoring planned after cleanup

Environment Agency chief I Made Surya Dharma said the accumulation reflected continued improper waste disposal by members of the public. He said the river should not be used as a dumping site, according to Bali Post.

DetikBali reported that officials believed some of the waste came from residents living near the river, including occupants of boarding houses. The agency said monitoring would be strengthened through closed-circuit television and customary-village oversight.

Officials also urged nearby residents and boarding-house occupants not to dispose of household waste along the river or into its waterway. Boarding-house occupants were directed to coordinate with local area officials over household-waste collection, according to detikBali.

Bali Post reported that the village administration planned to add warning boards or banners at locations considered vulnerable to illegal dumping. People caught disposing of waste improperly would receive warnings and guidance, the report said.

The agency has also provided alternatives such as drop-off points for residents, according to Bali Post.

Sources

• Bali Post
• detikBali