MPKL's enforcement team cleared up an illegal dumpsite at Sijangkang Utama in Telok Panglima Garang in July. The problem of illegal dumping has plagued the municipality for years, according to environmental activists.
MANUFACTURERS and factory owners in Kuala Langat must appoint KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) to manage the disposal of their solid and bulk wastes in order to renew their business licences for 2021.
In a circular to factories to abide by proper and prescribed procedures for waste disposal, Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) has made clear that renewal applications must come with copies of appointment letters to KDEBWM and receipts for waste disposal services.
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Piles of rubbish at factories in Taman Yayasan, a light industrial area in Jenjarom, Selangor. Many manufacturers do not hire proper licensed waste contractors to dispose of their rubbish. — Photos: SAMUEL ONG/The Star
Close up of wood chips from a factory in Taman Yayasan, Jenjarom. Many manufacturers allow the waste to pile up into an unsightly mess before eventually disposing them. SAMUEL ONG/The Star
KDEB Waste Management trucks are equipped with vehicle monitoring systems to track movement.
A KDEB worker sorting through the rubbish at Kampung Jenjarum. Factories and manufacturers producing rubbish that falls under the industrial waste category must refer to the DOE’s website for a list of licensed transporters and waste facilities.
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