Indonesia faces escalating pressure on its landfills due to the rising volume of unmanaged waste. Moreover, there is a growing demand for energy and a necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as outlined in Indonesia's NDC, leading to a significant reduction in coal reliance. Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) offers an important technological answer to these pressing issues. This Op-Ed limited the scope of Indonesia's current situation of RDF implementation to the challenges faced by the country. Additionally, it highlights two key urgent needs of RDF implementation and proposes potential actions that Indonesia can take.