Even during the holiday season, we must not forget our duties and remind those in charge that a lot of basic amenities still needs to operate properly.
Until the next time, cheers.
Until the next time, cheers.
The New Straits Times, 27 December 2011
Abuse of trash facility irks residents
RESIDENTS of Taman Cheras Perdana Ria apartment are urging Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) to act against indiscriminate dumping of trash at their apartment's garbage disposal facility.
The
rubbish dumped by irresponsible people in the garbage bins meant for
residents of Taman Cheras Perdana Ria apartment. Pic by Sarah Rahim
A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said since the
beginning of the year, the waste management system has gone from bad to
worse.
The resident said apartment occupants who were there since 2000 enjoyed access to the garbage facility which is housed outside their compound.
"Many people from other residential areas and from villages nearby simply dump their household waste into our garbage facility. It has turned into a public waste ground," he said.
One village, Kg Baru Balakong is located to the west of the apartment while Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bt 10 Cheras is located on the east side.
The complainant said Alam Flora previously used to collect their garbage.
"If other villages do not have a proper waste management system, then they should set up one there," said the resident, adding that their garbage facility was turning into an eyesore.
Streets visited the area and found trash piling up at the garbage facility.
Bulk items including sofas, mattresses, and chunks of wood were also found disposed nearby. Garbage strewn on the ground has also attracted many strays and pests.
Another resident said he had lodged a complaint via the council's online portal last Tuesday.
"I am also worried that mosquitoes will breed in the area," he said.
Both residents suggested that the garbage facility be moved into the apartment's compound.
Another alternative is, they suggested, is for the apartment management to engage cleaners to clean up the garbage facility which is fast becoming an eyesore.
The apartment was developed by Cheras Hong Soon Development Sdn Bhd.
During Streets' checks, a team from the MPKj cleaning sub-contractor Formal One (M) Sdn Bhd was clearing the garbage there.
Formal One's lorry driver Rajandran, 46, said: "Many people just throw garbage at this facility because there are not enough communal bins in the area."
Rajandran said his team takes more than two hours to clean up the garbage facility.
The resident said apartment occupants who were there since 2000 enjoyed access to the garbage facility which is housed outside their compound.
"Many people from other residential areas and from villages nearby simply dump their household waste into our garbage facility. It has turned into a public waste ground," he said.
One village, Kg Baru Balakong is located to the west of the apartment while Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bt 10 Cheras is located on the east side.
The complainant said Alam Flora previously used to collect their garbage.
"If other villages do not have a proper waste management system, then they should set up one there," said the resident, adding that their garbage facility was turning into an eyesore.
Streets visited the area and found trash piling up at the garbage facility.
Bulk items including sofas, mattresses, and chunks of wood were also found disposed nearby. Garbage strewn on the ground has also attracted many strays and pests.
Another resident said he had lodged a complaint via the council's online portal last Tuesday.
"I am also worried that mosquitoes will breed in the area," he said.
Both residents suggested that the garbage facility be moved into the apartment's compound.
Another alternative is, they suggested, is for the apartment management to engage cleaners to clean up the garbage facility which is fast becoming an eyesore.
The apartment was developed by Cheras Hong Soon Development Sdn Bhd.
During Streets' checks, a team from the MPKj cleaning sub-contractor Formal One (M) Sdn Bhd was clearing the garbage there.
Formal One's lorry driver Rajandran, 46, said: "Many people just throw garbage at this facility because there are not enough communal bins in the area."
Rajandran said his team takes more than two hours to clean up the garbage facility.
He added that his company is scheduled to clean up the place once in two days, excluding removing bulk items.
One of the residents who also uses the apartment's garbage facility is Kampung Baru Balakong resident, Marhamah Armawi, 40.
Marhamah said that she had no choice but to use the garbage facility because garbage collectors did not come to their area in Jalan Balakong.
There are 10 residential houses, wood, aluminium and sofa factories in Jalan Balakong
"Factory operators in our area employ their own garbage collectors and they do not allow us to throw rubbish in their bins," she said.
One of the residents who also uses the apartment's garbage facility is Kampung Baru Balakong resident, Marhamah Armawi, 40.
Marhamah said that she had no choice but to use the garbage facility because garbage collectors did not come to their area in Jalan Balakong.
There are 10 residential houses, wood, aluminium and sofa factories in Jalan Balakong
"Factory operators in our area employ their own garbage collectors and they do not allow us to throw rubbish in their bins," she said.
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