Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Deli Serdang Strengthens Environmental Initiative with KOJIRA North Sumatra

AHMAD ZULFIKAR SAGALA - Monday, 25 May 2026 03:00
Deli Serdang Strengthens Environmental Initiative with KOJIRA North Sumatra
PHOTO: Edi Saputra
ASANO SYSTEM FUNCTION DEMONSTRATION: Head of the Deli Serdang Environmental Agency, Rio Laka Dewa, explains the ASANO waste-sorting system trial to Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan. The equipment is provided by Waste4Change for a three-month pilot program.

DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM The Deli Serdang Regency Government has welcomed the participation of Komando Ojol Indonesia Raya (KOJIRA) North Sumatra in its weekly environmental clean-up program. The joint activity was held on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Kenangan Subdistrict, Percut Sei Tuan District.

The initiative is part of the local government's ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration among community groups and promote sustainable environmental management across the region.

Government and Community Partnership Strengthened

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As part of the coordinated program, the Deli Serdang Government and KOJIRA North Sumatra carried out a large-scale clean-up operation in the Perumnas Mandala area. At the same time, a new waste-sorting innovation known as the ASANO system was tested at the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Waste Processing Site (TPS3R) in Percut Sei Tuan District.

"Today, we are together with KOJIRA North Sumatra in Perumnas Mandala as part of our agreement to conduct a social environmental clean-up. We also introduced a new device at the TPS3R facility," said Deli Serdang Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan, accompanied by Deputy Regent Lom Lom Suwondo.

JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION: Deli Serdang Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan together with local government officials and members of KOJIRA North Sumatra during a clean-up activity in Kenangan Subdistrict, Percut Sei Tuan, Friday, May 22, 2026. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)

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Empowering Collaboration and Community Involvement

Asri Ludin Tambunan emphasized that the partnership with KOJIRA represents a new milestone in strengthening environmental governance in Deli Serdang. He also highlighted the importance of community involvement, particularly in improving the welfare of online motorcycle taxi drivers.

"I hope this collaboration with KOJIRA will become a new symbol of waste and environmental management in Deli Serdang Regency, while also contributing to the welfare of online motorcycle taxi drivers," he said.

WASTE SORTING SYSTEM INSPECTION: Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan and Deputy Regent Lom Lom Suwondo inspect the ASANO waste-sorting system at the TPS3R facility in Percut Sei Tuan District. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)

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ASANO Trial and Waste Infrastructure Support

In addition to the clean-up activity, participants also inspected a newly renovated public park in the area. The regency government further distributed 15 waste-transport motorcycle rickshaws (motorized carts) to Percut Sei Tuan District to support local waste management operations.

Head of the Deli Serdang Environmental Agency, Rio Laka Dewa, stated that the ASANO system is currently undergoing a trial phase in collaboration with Waste4Change.

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"This equipment is being loaned by Waste4Change for three months and is capable of sorting up to eight tons of waste per day. After the trial period, we will conduct an evaluation for potential procurement," he explained. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Edi Saputra | EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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