Service in Subang Jaya is now at 95% in all zones. — Filepic
KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) says rubbish collection in Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has returned to normal.
KDEBWM Subang Jaya head of operation Mohd Ridhuan Tahir said service was at 95% in all zones, following a one-month familiarisation period since the new contract commenced on Jan 1.
“There are now 57 zones for domestic waste collection in Subang Jaya, with 77 compactor lorries being deployed.
“Of the 77 compactor lorries, 46 are new and the remaining 31 will be replaced in stages.
“For public cleansing, there are 94 zones, with 105 roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) lorries being deployed.
“Rubbish collection will take place three times a week in residential areas and daily in commercial areas,” he said when met at KDEBWM headquarters in Shah Alam.
Mohd Ridhuan was commenting on StarMetro’s report “S’gor folk cry foul over irregular rubbish removal” on Feb 3, which highlighted residents’ complaints about disruptions in rubbish collection service in Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya.
KDEBWM Petaling Jaya branch head Afiq Abas denied that there was any drop in service.
“All the new rubbish lorries in Petaling Jaya were already deployed in the first week of November last year, right after Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) renewed its contract with KDEBWM.
“Each lorry is also equipped with a vehicle monitoring system,” he said.
According to Afiq, KDEBWM operates in 59 zones in Petaling Jaya for domestic waste collection using 74 compactor lorries.
“For public cleansing, KDEBWM operates in 85 zones, with 81 RoRo lorries deployed.
“Domestic waste collection takes place three times a week for landed and strata residential properties, while bulk waste collection takes place two times a week for landed and low-cost strata properties.
“Collection of both domestic and bulk wastes in commercial areas takes place every day,” he said.
KDEBWM head of technical and equipment Mohd Faizal Tuah urged the public to use the iClean Selangor app, designed by KDEBWM, to lodge complaints and for any enquiries.
“The public can also use the app to ask for rubbish collection schedule in their area,” he said.
