New Year countdown events created 3.62 tonnes of garbage, claims Alam Flora

THERE was an 18% rise in garbage assortment within the funding metropolis for the New Year’s Eve celebration contrasted to in 2014, with 3.62 tonnes of garbage gathered from 3 vital areas adhering to the countdown events, in accordance with Alam Flora Sdn Bhd.

In a declaration, the agency stored in thoughts that the numerous cleansing places had been Bukit Bintang, Dataran Merdeka, and the situation of PETRONAS Twin Towers (KLCC).

The cleansing began at 10pm on Dec 31 and was completed by 8am on Jan 1.

Alam Flora president Shariman Yusuf Mohamed Zain reported that the largest amount of garbage was gathered from Dataran Merdeka.

“The garbage collected at Dataran Merdeka amounted to 1.67 tonnes, adopted by 1.02 tonnes gathered close to KLCC and 0.93 tonnes from Bukit Bintang.

“To make certain smooth procedures, we mobilised 141 workers, consisting of administration team, pre-clearing groups, vehicle drivers, and basic staff at these vital areas,” mentioned Shariman.

He added that three compactor automobiles had been deployed for environment friendly garbage assortment and water jets had been used to wash pavements, notably in high-footfall areas equivalent to Dataran Merdeka.

Additionally, 24 cell garbage bins with 660-litre capacities had been strategically positioned to assist waste disposal efforts.

Shariman talked about that this yr’s garbage assortment was nonetheless manageable, particularly at Dataran Merdeka.

“The group dimension at each area differed. Nevertheless, our group was prepared to take care of rubbish collection effectively, despite the dimension of the group,” he defined.

Alam Flora highlighted its dedication to sustaining a clear and hygienic surroundings throughout any celebration within the metropolis.

“The procedures mirror Alam Flora’s continuous commitment to ecological sustainability and city tidiness, lining up with the firm’s objective to boost area wellness and add to a greener future,” Shariman claimed.