RESIDENTS living near Jalan Datuk Haji Harun in Taman Taynton View, Cheras, are at their wits’
end. Their backyards have been turned into a dumpsite after countless lorries dumped construction waste there.
They claimed all sorts of material were thrown away at vacant lots in the neighbourhood by unscrupulous individuals almost on a daily basis.
Some lots, which are on the same level as the main road, have been turned into “mini mountains of waste”.
A resident, who only wished to be known as Dzivani, said: “We have been enduring this for a long time.
“At first, many of us did not take notice of the lorries that came here. However, it looks like this is being done on a bigger scale.
“We have been told that some unscrupulous individuals are collecting money from the lorry drivers before they are allowed to dump the materials here.”
ACTIONLINE
Kuala Lumpur City Hall said it is aware of the problem and is monitoring the situation following the Actionline complaint.
Actionline had contacted the council through its Integrated Public Complaints Management System (i-SPAAA).
A council spokesman said appropriate action would be taken against the culprits.
“We would like to assure residents in the area that the council is aware of the situation. We will follow up on the matter immediately.”