Domestic waste collection has increased slightly since the MCO came into force.
FACE masks are considered a must-have item due to Covid-19, but few realise that used masks are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly.
Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) Federal Territories director Mohd Zahir Shari said the public should dispose of their used face masks in a hygienic manner instead of just throwing them into the bin with other rubbish.
Masked danger
Domestic waste collection has increased slightly since the MCO came into force.
With the majority of people staying at home during the MCO, domestic garbage collection has gone up. - Filepic
Alam Flora rubbish collectors are frontliners in the high-risk category. — Photos courtesy of SWCorp
Mohd Zahir speaking to an employee during a spot check.
There have been sporadic cases of dumping in Kuala Lumpur since March 18.
A women wearing face mask at the market in SS2, Petaling Jaya. Used face masks should be carefully disposed of. - Filepic
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