DENPASAR, – The volume of waste generated in Denpasar City reaches approximately 1,033 tons per day. The high level of waste generation has encouraged various initiatives to strengthen waste management directly from its source.
One such initiative is the launch of the Serangan Non-Organic Waste Initiative (SNOWI), developed by PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID) in collaboration with Serangan Traditional Village.
The program introduces a digital waste management system in Denpasar that integrates waste collection, weighing, digital recording, temporary storage, and distribution to recycling partners.
SNOWI Introduces a Digital Waste Management System
Nukari representative I Wayan Patut said one of SNOWI’s key advantages is its web-based system, which allows the entire waste management process to be digitally documented.
Through the platform, member data, types of waste, waste weight, and transaction histories can be monitored in real time.
“SNOWI is simple. In simple terms, the general public can understand how to use the application. The main difference is that their waste management data is recorded in the application,” I Wayan Patut said in Denpasar on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
According to him, the system is aligned with government policies that encourage source-based waste management.
Waste Can Become Savings
Expert Staff to the Mayor of Denpasar for Government and Legal Affairs, Anak Agung Ngurah Oka Wiranata, said that increased community activities have also contributed to the growing volume of waste in Denpasar City.
“As economic activity increases, the amount of waste generated every day also continues to rise. The amount of waste in Denpasar City reaches 1,033 tons per day,” Oka said.
According to Oka, following an approximately one-month trial period, SNOWI is expected to collaborate with the Serangan Village Credit Institution (Lembaga Perkreditan Desa or LPD), allowing the proceeds from waste exchanges to be deposited directly into residents’ savings accounts.
“I am confident that with the strong commitment of the Jro Bendesa and Serangan Traditional Village, this initiative can be replicated through a mechanism like this,” he said.
Encouraging the Habit of Sorting Waste
Head of Serangan Traditional Village, I Nyoman Gede Pariatha, said that waste management is a shared responsibility.
He explained that the incentive mechanism within the program is also changing. Previously, residents received rice in exchange for the waste they collected. Going forward, the monetary value of the waste deposited by residents can be saved through the LPD.
“Previously, waste was exchanged for rice every month, but now it will be different. Residents will be able to save their money at the Village Credit Institution and will be provided with savings books. We are working together with young people from Serangan who have the ability and commitment to continue doing their best,” Pariatha said.
Before its official launch, SNOWI had been trialed at SMP Negeri 11 Denpasar. One of the students, Kana, said the program helped students learn how to sort waste while also providing economic benefits for the school.
“We are happy because we can save the money for the student council fund while also learning how to sort waste. Hopefully, the program will continue to run smoothly. If we have an event, we can also use the money earned from exchanging the waste,” Kana said.
BTID hopes that SNOWI will not only support the cleanliness of the coastal areas of Serangan Island but also contribute to strengthening the circular economy while encouraging communities to develop the habit of sorting waste starting from their homes.
Source: Kompas.com
