This Year's Eid, Waste Volume Reaches 775.92 Cubic Meters in West Jakarta
Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Maria Inggita
Total waste collected in West Jakarta from takbiran (Eid al-Fitr's eve) until Eid al-Fitr 1441 Hijri, Sunday (5/24), reached 775.92 cubic meters.
Overall it reaches 775.92 cubic meters
West Jakarta Environment (LH) Sub-agency Head, Slamet Riyadi conveyed, that amount of waste was collected from 8 sub-districts in West Jakarta. He assessed, it was less than usual amount on Eid because of COVID-19 pandemic and Large-scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) implementation.
"Waste volume on the night of takbiran reaches 246.12 cubic meters, while on Sunday (5/24) reaches 529.80 cubic meters. Overall it reaches 775.92 cubic meters," he informed, Tuesday (5/26).
East Jakarta LH Collects 780.83 Tons of Waste on Eid HolidayHis side deployed 221 personnel to collect waste in 8 sub-districts using 18 trucks and 8 street sweeper cars. Personnel made sure to do it according to health protocols by wearing gloves, masks, and others.
"We prepare 2 trucks in each sub-districts, including at sub-district offices for anticipation. Those collected waste are transported immediately to Bantar Gebang TPST," he mentioned.
