"Waste has become a complex problem and a major issue in Yogyakarta. The Final Disposal Site (TPA) in Piyungan, which had been the centre of waste disposal in the Yogyakarta Special Region, officially closed permanently in January 2026. The city of Yogyakarta and the four regencies in the region must now develop waste management solutions and encourage the community to become more independent in processing their waste.
Following the closure of the Final Disposal Site (FDS/TPA), the Yogyakarta government, through the Environmental Agency (DLH) and the Environmental and Forestry Agency (DLHK), will continue to focus on managing household and organic waste. The construction of an Integrated Waste Processing Facility (TPST) and a Waste-to-Electricity (PSEL) project are priorities, targeted for operation in 2028."
The management of textile waste (including clothing, fabric, industrial, and garment waste) in Yogyakarta has not yet been integrated into the official regional waste management system. Textile waste does not currently have a dedicated pathway in either the TPST or PSEL systems, so it is still mixed with other inorganic waste. To reduce textile waste, the concepts of upcycling (creative recycling) and recycling can be applied. Upcycling involves transforming textile waste by adding value without destroying the raw materials, through processes such as cutting, re-sewing, or combining them to create new products. Recycling, on the other hand, involves reprocessing textile waste into new raw materials by breaking down used clothing into fibres, which are then spun into new yarn or fabric.
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Because local governments remain focused on
general waste management, textile waste could become a significant problem if
not properly managed. Therefore, Stube HEMAT has been encouraged to act by
applying the concept of upcycling, which utilizes textile waste—including used
clothing—to create new craft and fashion products. Examples of these upcycled
products include doormats, heat-resistant caps, cooking aprons, tablecloths,
and more.
Textile waste, clothing, and fabric are first collected and sorted according to the types needed for upcycling. The next step involves applying creativity to reprocess these materials into products for everyday use. In this way, textile waste is given a second chance to be useful. This upcycling activity also raises awareness among people who often dispose of textile waste together with household waste.
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The waste problem is not only a technical matter of disposal but also a cultural issue related to consumption and community habits. Therefore, the best solution lies not only in developing waste processing technology but also in changing people’s behaviour. Campaigns to shift consumption patterns and raise awareness about waste management must continue. Let’s start by upcycling your textile waste. ***
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