Published: Fri, 21 Oct 2011
SUBANG JAYA: Homeowners who unwittingly left their addresses in piles of trash got a visit from an irate Hannah Yeoh last Saturday.
The Subang Jaya assemblyperson, accompanied by Subang Jaya Municipal councillors Dr Loi Kheng Min and Rajiv Rishyakaran, decided to confront the culprits in an effort to curb the irresponsible behaviour.
The culprits were identified by addresses on letters and receipts found in garbage bags tossed on sidewalks in SS18 and SS19.
The man who greeted them at the first house was confused and then embarrassed when told of the purpose of their visit.
“I didn’t even know about this, it was probably my wife. I am really sorry, I will talk to her,” said the man.
However, the next visit was less successful because the residents refused to answer the door.
Undeterred, they called the house using the phone number on a receipt found a few streets away, but were told that the people responsible for dumping the trash had all recently passed away.
“It seems that a call from us was like a call to heaven,” said Rajiv.
He pointed out that illegal dumping was due to the lack of civic-mindedness by sections of the community and not because of lack of action by MPSJ.
“If you doubt they are doing their job, come to me; I want everyone, especially the residents, to play their part in solving this issue,” he said.
Yeoh said she hoped the culprits realise that their actions affect the whole community.
“Confronting them will make them think twice,” she said.
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