This research was conducted to describe the capability of the Pekanbaru city government to manage waste in January-June 2021. The city government’s capability was measured by six indicators: institutions, human resources, policies, financial resources, technical capabilities, and leadership. Quantitative data was collected by sending a questionnaire to 101 respondents who are divided into 3 categories, namely: environmental scholars, environmental activists, and others. The data was processed and presented in the form of bar charts and pie charts. This study found that the weakest aspects of the government’s ability were in terms of technical management and leadership, followed by financial resources, policies, human resources, and institutions.