SELAYANG Municipal Council (MPS) will issue notices to owners and tenants in Wangsa Permai commercial centre, Selangor, to come up with their own waste disposal methods.
MPS Corporate Department deputy director Ahmad Fauzi Ishak said all businesses must have proper rubbish bins in their premises, and those disposing of bulk and industrial waste must hire specialised collectors.
He said the council had received 76 complaints on the matter from January until March.
“We have issued 608 compounds. We are disappointed with their attitude in not maintaining the cleanliness of their surrounding environment.
“The area is classified as mixed development, comprising shoplots on the ground level and residential units on top.
“Domestic waste is collected daily, while bulk waste is collected twice a week.
“Despite the frequency, the existing service could not cope with the amount of waste generated.
“We discovered that those from nearby residences, factories and businesses were also dumping their wastes at the Wangsa Permai commercial centre,” he added.
Resident Stephen Ng said he had repeatedly written to MPS about several issues including indiscriminate dumping of waste.
“Anybody coming to this area will be able to see rubbish strewn and piled up everywhere.
“The walkways are damaged and the drains and covers broken.
“There are also many banners put up illegally in the area, creating a further eyesore.
“For many of my complaints, I would receive a general reply from MPS that they would look into the matter. But the problems persisted,” said Ng.
Ahmad Fauzi said MPS and KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd would clean up and cordon off the illegal dumpsites with yellow tape.
He said the local council planned to beautify these spots with plants, recycled wood pallets and tyres.
“MPS will also create awareness of waste management and recycling, as well as organise gotong-royong programmes,” he said.
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