BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – The national ban on fireworks during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations has contributed to a noticeable reduction in post-celebration waste along several beaches in Badung Regency, local environmental authorities said.
The restriction, issued by Indonesian National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, appears to have resulted in more controlled celebrations and significantly lower volumes of fireworks-related litter, particularly in popular coastal tourist areas.
Head of Cleanliness and Hazardous Waste Management at the Badung Environment and Forestry Agency (DLHK), Anak Agung Dalem, confirmed that waste levels following the transition from 2025 to 2026 were lower than in previous years, despite some remaining fireworks debris.
“Post–New Year’s Eve waste was not significant. At Legian Beach, around 1.5 tons were collected, while Kuta Beach recorded about one ton and Seminyak Beach another one ton,” Dalem said on Thursday, January 1.
In total, more than three tons of fireworks-related waste were collected along the Seminyak–Legian–Kuta coastline. Authorities noted that this figure represents a substantial decrease compared to previous years, when fireworks debris during New Year celebrations often reached tens of tons.
To maintain cleanliness in key tourist areas, DLHK Badung deployed rapid response cleaning teams early in the morning. Around 15 personnel from the agency’s Quick Response Unit (TRC) were assigned to the Samigita beach zone, supported by additional sweeping staff.
According to Dalem, the cleanup effort addressed not only fireworks remnants but also marine debris carried ashore by ocean currents and general waste generated by visitors during New Year festivities.
“This is something we handle every year. Fireworks waste on the beaches after New Year celebrations has become a recurring situation that requires quick and coordinated action,” he said.
Collected waste was transported to temporary stopover facilities before being sent to recycling centers for sorting and further processing.
Dalem also highlighted that public behavior remains a key challenge in coastal waste management. He urged beachgoers to take greater responsibility for their trash during visits to tourist areas.
“If possible, please dispose of waste in the bins provided and do not leave it scattered along the beach,” he said.
With beaches remaining a popular destination for New Year celebrations, local authorities emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between sanitation teams, residents, and tourists to protect environmental cleanliness and preserve Bali’s coastline as a world-class tourism destination.