Administration to insure scavengers

Administration to insure scavengers

YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman regency administration has decided to
insure local scavengers, whose work exposes them to great health
risks, Antara reported yesterday.

Regency spokesman Soerjadi said that the area has around 60
registered scavengers, but the actual number may be higher.

"This plan is proof of our respect for scavengers, who help
maintain a clean environment here," he said. "Thanks to the
participation of the whole community and the scavengers, the
regency has won the Adipura award for cleanliness four times."

The scavengers will need to pay Rp 100 (US$ 4 cents) a day for
insurance, he said. (swe)