‘Illegal dumpsites mainly at dense development areas’


SWCorp clearing up an illegal dumpsite in Jalan Mutiara Emas 7/2, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Baru.

DESPITE the authorities’ efforts to clamp down on illegal dumping, there are still 55 hotspots in Johor.

Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) director Cairul Hisham Jalaluddin said 237 illegal dumpsites in the state were removed under its “Clean and Clear Operations” from 2016 until October this year.

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