Chronic garbage mess in Mampang

Chronic garbage mess in Mampang

From Koran Tempo

Citizens of Mampang Prapatan, particularly Tegal Parang subdistrict, South Jakarta, have been complaining about poor garbage handling in the area, which has remained unsolved despite all the reports to relevant authorities.

For quite some time, people in the subdistrict neighborhoods have been messing their streets with garbage, which not only creates unpleasant sights but also poses health hazards. The littered household rubbish is only collected on certain days, without any method being invented as a more serious attempt to solve the problem.

At present, the Tegal Parang subdistrict administration has not made maximum effort to overcome the chronic mess while the local residents are at a loss. The rainy season has begun and the area is prone to floods, which will make things even worse unless properly tackled.

BAMBANG RIVALDO Jakarta