Illegal garbage dumping at Jalan Burung Tiong in Kepong is placing the general public in danger.
Shop proprietor Ng Sook Yee stated for the previous eight years, she had witnessed indiscriminate garbage dumping by way of the day on the wheelie bin in entrance of her retailer.
She stated the gadgets discarded, together with paper, damaged furnishings, durian husks, spoiled fruit and veggies, hen and prawn waste, attracted rodents.
“The daytime market operators and residents around here have not maintained cleanliness and do not dispose of waste properly.
“Two days ago, a huge python entered our shop.
“I suspect it is because there are a lot of rats due to the rubbish,” she stated.
The foul scent from the waste additionally bothers close by residents and business house owners.
“The smell is so bad that it is affecting businesses in the area, and we can no longer stand this.
“Many of our customers have complained about the odour, and we are concerned that it might affect our business,” she added.
Ng sought the assistance of group activist Yee Poh Ping to lift their considerations to Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp).
“Business operators and residents must learn to maintain cleanliness by using the bins provided.
“We have urged SWCorp to take immediate action to clear this area promptly,” stated Yee.
Yee additionally stated that regardless of each day waste assortment by Alam Flora, garbage accumulation had not decreased.
According to Alam Flora, every market operator is allotted a bin for waste disposal however it seems that none of them are making use of them.
“As long as the wheelie bin remains there, people including outsiders will continue throwing waste there.
“Therefore, to prevent any overflow of rubbish, the bin should be removed,” stated Yee.
“Alternative solutions need to be explored to resolve this issue.”
In the meantime, SWCorp has agreed to take away the wheelie bin and clear the world.
“We will promptly remove the bin and instal a signboard prohibiting waste disposal in that location,” stated an SWCorp officer.
Alam Flora can be tasked with guaranteeing that business operators and residents eliminate garbage appropriately.
