What BankSampah does

BankSampah.id, operated by PT. Solusi Hijau Indonesia under the brand name Sistem Online Manajemen Sampah (Smash), is a web and mobile application platform that supports the operational activities of Bank Sampah (waste banks) across Indonesia. The platform enables digital management of waste bank operations, including customer savings accounts, transaction recording, and reporting, with national integration of waste management data for monitoring and development planning. As of the input data, 6,369 waste banks across all 34 Indonesian provinces are registered on the platform, indicating near-complete national penetration of the country's waste bank ecosystem.

The core technology stack consists of a self-serve web application paired with an Android mobile application that includes offline-mode transaction capability—important for field operations in areas with limited connectivity. The platform supports social sign-in via Google and Facebook OAuth, SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, encryption for stored data, and API token access for third-party integrations. Notable integrations include WhatsApp for customer inquiries and an Allianz Indonesia insurance distribution partnership that enables policy purchases through the platform.

The business model relies on free registration for waste bank users with no subscription fees disclosed. The only clearly identified revenue stream is an affiliate referral relationship with Allianz Indonesia, where BankSampah.id transmits user data as a condition for policy issuance and permits Allianz to contact customers for policy information and other insurance offers. The platform targets a single vertical—community-based waste banks (Bank Sampah), which are typically small community organizations that collect, process, and trade recyclable waste while managing customer savings accounts. Distribution is community-led and self-serve through website registration and Android app download, with WhatsApp as the primary contact channel.

Name

BankSampah

Legal name

PT. Solusi Hijau Indonesia

Website

https://banksampah.id

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BankSampah.id (Smash) is an Indonesian web and mobile platform operated by PT. Solusi Hijau Indonesia that digitizes operations of 6,369 community waste banks across 34 provinces, offering savings management, transaction recording, and national integration with offline mobile support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Insurance Partnership with Allianz: BankSampah.id acts as an intermediary for insurance purchases through Allianz. The platform sends user data as a requirement for policy issuance and allows Allianz to use data to contact customers regarding policy information and other insurance product offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BankSampah.id (Sistem Online Manajemen Sampah / Smash) is a web and mobile-based application that supports the operational activities of Bank Sampah (waste banks) throughout Indonesia. The platform enables digital management of waste bank operations including customer savings accounts, transaction recording, reporting, and national data integration. It features offline transaction capability via its Android mobile app for field operations in areas with limited connectivity.

Product overview

BankSampah.id operates as a unified platform consisting of a core web application called Smash (Sistem Online Manajemen Sampah) paired with an Android mobile application. The platform provides waste bank management capabilities across Indonesia, serving 6,369 Bank Sampah units in 34 provinces. The core product handles digital data management and customer savings transparency, while the mobile app extends functionality to field operators with offline transaction support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BankSampah.id / Smash Web Platform
• BankSampah.id Mobile App

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Allianz IndonesiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBankSampah.id enables insurance purchases through Allianz Indonesia. The platform sends user data as a requirement for policy issuance and permits Allianz to contact customers regarding policy information and other insurance product offerings through electronic and non-electronic media.
• PT. Solusi Hijau IndonesiacoreOthersParent company and product developer of BankSampah.id (also known as Smash.id). PT. Solusi Hijau Indonesia (Green Solutions Indonesia) is the legal entity behind the platform, with the website copyright indicating 'A product of PT. Solusi Hijau Indonesia'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Plastic Bank: Global social enterprise operating a plastic-recycling platform that converts recovered plastic into digital tokens, with operations across Southeast Asia including Indonesia. Comparable as a broader, established player building digital infrastructure around community-based waste collection and reward systems.
• TerraCycle: Global recycling platform offering programs for hard-to-recycle waste streams with corporate and consumer partners. Comparable as a larger, established player operating digital infrastructure for waste collection, though focused on branded recycling programs rather than community waste banks.

Regional players

• Greeneration Foundation: Indonesian environmental organization working on waste management, circular economy, and community recycling initiatives. Comparable as another domestic player operating in the Indonesian waste-bank and community recycling ecosystem with digital outreach.
• EcoBali Recycling: Indonesian sustainability and waste management organization based in Bali offering community recycling programs and digital tracking of waste flows. Comparable as a regional Indonesian environmental services operator targeting community waste programs.

Direct peers

• Waste4Change: Indonesian waste management services company providing digital tools and operational support for waste sorting, recycling, and community-based waste programs. Directly comparable as another Indonesian platform targeting the same waste-bank and recycling ecosystem.
• Rekosistem: Indonesia-based technology-enabled waste management and recycling platform serving businesses and communities. Comparable as a domestic peer offering digital waste infrastructure with similar SMB and community customer segments.
• Gringgo Indonesia: Indonesian waste-management technology startup offering digital tools for waste banks and informal waste pickers. Highly comparable as a domestic peer focused on digitizing the same waste-bank segment with similar community-led distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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