Frequency of trash collection stepped up

Frequency of trash collection stepped up

JAKARTA (JP): The city sanitation department has increased the
frequency of garbage transportation by two to three times the
normal rate in a bid to maintain cleanliness ahead of the Asia
Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Nov. 15.

Moh. Subasir, head of the office, said yesterday the increased
frequency of garbage transportation will be focused between major
roads and the city's waste dump through deployment of more
garbage trucks.

Speaking to reporters about the city's effort to maintain
cleanliness, Subasir said more modern garbage trucks will be
stationed mainly on the major roads which convoys of delegates
are expected to pass through.

"The priority is given to roads leading to conference venues,
hotels they will be staying in and recreation facilities," he
said.

However, this does not mean the officers will neglect other
roads which the delegates will not pass through, he said, adding
that all his officers have been briefed on how to handle the
cleanliness during the APEC meeting.

He said garbage transportation will be handled by the
sanitation department in cooperation with 17 private cleaning
service companies.

"At least 1,157 personnel from the sanitation department and
the 17 private firms will be deployed to help maintain the city's
cleanliness during the APEC meeting," he said, "and the personnel
will start building 24-hour command posts as of Nov. 13." (hhr)