Cipayung locals block dump entrance

Cipayung locals block dump entrance

Marilin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Around 20 residents of Cipayung subdistrict, Pancoran Mas, Depok,
blocked the entrance of the Cipayung dump on Thursday from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m., causing dump trucks to line up in front of the gates.

The residents demanded that the dump management, under the
Depok Sanitation and Park Agency improve the waste treatment
facility to reduce pollution in the neighborhood caused by the
site.

"If our demand is ignored, we will continue blocking the
entrance to the dump," said Dany, head of a community unit at the
subdistrict.

The dump is located just around 10 meters from the nearest
house. Residents have complained of the stench that can be smelt
500 meters away. Residents also blamed the dump for causing upper
respiratory infections among locals.

Head of Cipayung subdistrict, Mubarok, said that he had met
with the residents and agreed to convey their demand to the city
administration.

Councillor Imam Budihartono admitted that the council had
received a protest letter from the residents on Monday and would
"talk with officials from the agency" to solve the problem.