Trash Disposal Closed, Residents Protest
Reported by Devi Lusianawati | Translated by Isa Efriadi
The residents around Warakas urban Village, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, are complaining the closure of trash disposal (TPS) in RW 08. They confused about where to throw the garbage.
We have to wait the mud getting dry. So far, we could not do something much
The trash disposal closure has added the burden local residents and janitors. They have to throw the garbage into further disposal.
Head Section of Cleanliness of Tanjung Priok Sub-district, Djunjungan Sihombing, the disposal waste closure has run for two days. The mud near the location has disturbed the garbage truck entering the disposal.
"We have to wait the mud getting dry. So far, we could not do something much," he said, Monday (4/14).
He suggested the residents to throw the trash at RW 07 waste disposal i Papanggo.
His authority will involve local residents cleaning the mud. It is hoped the residents will be actively support the effort.
