Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Jakarta found another body on Monday afternoon, bringing the death toll from the garbage pile landslide at TPST Bantargebang to five. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, due to prolonged heavy rain. Search efforts for four missing victims continue with hundreds of combined personnel.
A garbage pile landslide at Zone 4A of the Integrated Waste Processing Site (TPST) Bantargebang, Ciketing Udik Village, Bantargebang District, Bekasi City, West Java, occurred around 14:30 WIB on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The incident was triggered by extreme prolonged rain that saturated the waste pile, causing it to collapse and cover the operational road and Ciketing River for 40 meters.
A total of 13 people were affected. By Monday, March 9, 2026, five bodies had been recovered, including the latest one found around 12:05 WIB in a deceased condition and taken to RS Polri Kramat Jati for identification. Identified fatalities include Enda Widayanti (25, shop owner), Sumine (60, shop owner), Dedi Sutrisno (truck driver), and Irwan Supriatin (truck driver), with one victim temporarily recorded as Mr X.
Four people survived: Budiman, Johan, Safifudin, and Slamet. Four others remain missing: Riki, Hardianto, Ato, and Dofir. Basarnas DKI Jakarta spokesperson Romli Prasetyo stated, “One body was found this afternoon, bringing the total to five people who have died.” Search efforts continue for the four others believed to be buried.
Some 366 combined personnel from Basarnas, Metro Bekasi Police, TNI, Bekasi Fire Department, and others have been deployed. They are using heavy equipment such as 19 excavators and K-9 units to clear access and detect victims. The Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH) activated an emergency response operation immediately after the incident to handle victims and stabilize the area.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo expressed deep condolences for the tragedy. The provincial government has temporarily closed Zone 4A, minimized waste deliveries, redirected them to Zone 3, and prepared two new sites. Deceased victims from DLH employees will receive BPJS Employment compensation, while medical costs for the injured are fully covered by the Jakarta administration. Pramono also thanked the Minister of Environment for inspecting the site.
