
Badarudin
Badarudin, a 45-year-old waste collector from Bantargebang, Bekasi, has spent his life scavenging through garbage to support his family. With the recent plans to cease open dumping, he and thousands of others like him are worried about losing their livelihoods. Having started this work in childhood, he is deeply connected to this way of life, relying on the income from collecting recyclable materials, which has significantly decreased due to reduced waste flow in recent months.
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Badarudin represents the concerns of thousands of scavengers in Bantargebang regarding the potential cessation of open dumping.
Harap Cemas Pemulung jika ”Open Dumping” Bantargebang BerhentiKompas·
Indonesia· 2026-08-05

