No, burying a pet in your yard is illegal under Indonesia’s 2014 Waste Management Act (UU No. 18/2008) and local sanitation bylaws. The law classifies animal remains as hazardous waste requiring municipal disposal via incineration or landfill. Violations may incur fines up to IDR 50 million (≈USD 3,200) or administrative sanctions enforced by regional environmental agencies (BLH/DLH). Recent 2026 draft amendments tighten enforcement, mandating veterinary certification for pet burials.
Key Regulations for Burying a Pet in Your Yard in Indonesia
- Waste Classification: Animal carcasses are categorized as B3 waste (hazardous) under PP No. 22/2021, prohibiting private disposal. Local governments (e.g., DKI Jakarta’s Perda No. 3/2020) explicitly ban yard burials.
- Permit Requirements: Disposal requires approval from the Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (Environmental Agency) and veterinary health certificates. Unauthorized acts trigger penalties under Peraturan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup No. 5/2021.
- Alternative Compliance: Cremation via licensed veterinary clinics or municipal waste services is mandatory. Some regions (e.g., Bandung) offer designated pet cemeteries, though these operate under strict zoning laws.