A CONTRACTOR was caught illegally dumping construction debris in a bin meant for domestic waste.
Federal Territory Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) enforcement officer Sinniah Visvirnathan said his team was monitoring rubbish disposal in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, when they discovered a 660-litre mobile rubbish bin on Jalan Thambipillay overflowing with construction waste.
“The bin is designated for domestic waste from Brickfields residents and businesses – not for construction materials.”
Following an investigation, the team traced the debris to a nearby construction site.
Construction debris found in SWCorp mobile bins meant for domestic waste in Brickfields.
“The contractor initially denied responsibility but after being shown the evidence, admitted to dumping the waste,” he said, adding that the contractor was ordered to remove all the construction waste he had dumped and segregate it from domestic waste.
“We also told them to engage a contractor registered with SWCorp to dispose of the waste and show us the receipt as proof of compliance.”
Sinniah said those involved in renovation or construction work must engage licensed contractors registered with SWCorp for proper disposal of construction waste.
“Receipts from licensed contractors must be kept as proof of compliance,” he said.
“Our website contains all the necessary information and standard operating procedures.
“People cannot simply take shortcuts. There are rules and regulations that must be followed.” — By BAVANI M
