Add-on charges for littering still under discussion

Despite warning signs erected, rubbish is still indiscriminately dumped in parts of Ipoh. — filepic

THE maximum fine for littering will remain at RM500 for now, but the authorities are looking at tacking on the additional costs incurred in cleaning up illegal dumpsites to the fines.

Clarifying on the authorities’ review of a new compound rate, Datuk Bandar Zamri Man said the Ipoh City Council is still discussing the matter and the plan calls for compounds with additional charges to be issued to litterbugs.