Asia / 06
Surabaya
Materials, work and shared responsibility
Surabaya offers a lens on waste as a complete urban flow: separation, collection, workers, processing and downstream markets. Household effort is one part of a larger operating system.
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Where does individual behaviour end and the responsibility of infrastructure and institutions begin?
01Water and drainage
02Sewerage and sanitation
03Energy and heating
04Waste and maintenance
05Mobility and access
06Safety and emergency response
Conditions for transfer
Worker safeguards, reliable collection, verified downstream uses and life-cycle accounting are essential.
What remains unknown
- Neighbourhood-level coverage and service interruptions
- Operating capacity, maintenance finance and workforce
- How risks, protection and recovery are distributed among residents
Sources
Related journeys
Editorial edition: 10 September 2026. Sources retain their original publication dates.