Dispose Trash in Dumpsite, Ciracas Residents Charged Rp 150 Thousand
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Rini Elvira
Ciracas residents admitted that they are having trouble to dispose trash in a dumpsite in Kelapa Dua Wetan Raya, Ciracas, East Jakarta. The reason is because to dispose trash there, they are obligated to pay Rp 150 thousand.
In a month, we could dispose trash to that dumpsite for 3-4 times. Each time we do it, we must pay Rp 150 thousand. The money is given directly to the coordinator there
“In a month, we could dispose trash to that dumpsite for 3-4 times. Each time we do it, we must pay Rp 150 thousand. The money is given directly to the coordinator there,” disclosed Rizal (35), RW official in Cibubur Urban Village, Wednesday (8/27).
Similar thing is also conveyed by Ucok, a local who lives near the dumpsite.
Receiving Illegal Levies Case, Basuki Disappointed“If wanted to dispose trash there, the residents must pay a sum amount of money. That’s why they choose to dispose the trash on roadside. The trashes in the dumpsite are also rarely picked up. As a result, they spilled out onto the street,” he told.
Based on beritajakarta.com observations, the pile of trashes in Kelapa Dua Wetan Raya dumpsite has reached 2.5 meters high, yet the seven dump trucks spotted in the location are not doing any activity. Because the dumpsite is already full, it can no longer accommodate trash from the residents.
Responding on this matter, Head of Ciracas Sub-District, Romi Sidharta, explained that the authority to manage the dumpsite lies on the hands of East Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department.
“That dumpsite is indeed for Ciracas residents only. Ciracas Cleanliness Section Head understands more about this, please ask him,” said Sidharta.
Unfortunately, when beritajakarta.com tried to ask for confirmation to Head of Ciracas Sub-District Cleanliness Section, Basrudin, he did answer his cell phone. He also did not give answer to the short message sent to him and only replied short.
“I’m sorry, (I’ll answer it) later, okay, Sir, I’m on a business,” he replied.
Meanwhile, Head of Jakarta Cleanliness Department Saptastri Endiningtyas Kusumadewi and Head of East Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department Apul Silalahi also cannot be asked for confirmation since the cell phones of both officials were not active.
