The illegal dumpsite near Lebuh Taman Ipoh, Ipoh Garden South, has been around for years. Concerned residents have to put up with the stench, besides fearing it could lead to pest infestation and other health concerns.
A large pile of garbage strewn all over the place is becoming a “fixture” at a back alley near Lebuh Taman Ipoh, Ipoh Garden South.
The unsightly pile of waste has been lying there for months and residents said the spot had been regarded as a dumpsite for years.
A nurse working for a clinic behind which the rubbish was discarded, who only wanted to be known as Liah, said she had no idea why or who created the illegal dumpsite there.
“The garbage pile comes and goes. It has been like this for ages.
“Council workers will only clear it once in a blue moon,” she told StarMetro.
“I will lodge a complaint whenever the garbage piles up there.
“The last time it was cleared was about two months ago, but as you can see, the cycle continues,” she added.
An insurance agent, who declined to be named, said he felt powerless as he watched people habitually throwing rubbish there.
“I’ve tried to tell the person off but was told to mind my own business.
“It’s easy for them to just throw there, as long as it’s not near their premises or shops,” he said.
“I believe the culprits also include those living around here,” he added.
The insurance agent, in his 40s, said enforcement should be beefed up at all commercial areas, especially those with many eateries.
“Garbage attracts rats, flies and other pests. The authorities should really do something about this.
“The city council always talk about wanting to make Ipoh a clean city. I don’t think it can become a reality,” he said.
“While the people should be responsible in keeping the city clean, it’s still the duty of the council to ensure the city is clean,” he added.
Ipoh Cith Watch president Prof Dr Richard Ng said he spoke to several people on the matter and found that some shopkeepers there were among the culprits who discarded garbage at the site daily before 9am.
“The shopkeepers have been advised not to do so but they remained stubborn.
“A no-littering signage that was put there has also gone missing,” he said.
Ng said the city council should be more responsive to clear the garbage pile away every morning.
“They should also send out two non-uniform wearing enforcement officers to patrol the area and take pictures of the culprits,” he said.
“The officers should then follow the culprits back to their shops and fine them RM500 on the spot,” he added.
When contacted, a city council spokesman said they would look into the matter and clear the garbage pile as soon as possible.
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