Waste collection moved one day earlier in certain DBKU, MBKS areas in conjunction with upcoming Aidilfitri

Several new trucks which were added to the company’s fleet of trucks with latest technological advancements. Photo credit: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd

KUCHING, May 6: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd today announced that the waste collection in certain areas under the jurisdiction of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) with Thursday collection to be done a day earlier on 12 May (Wednesday) in preparation for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

The company said the schedule for areas with Wednesday collection shall remain unchanged.

Trienekens’ Department Manager of Logistics Operations, Mason Barau said the company’s operation teams will work double shifts on the eve of Hari Raya to ensure that all waste is cleared in time before the festival.


“The waste volumes are expected to increase during the days running up to the celebration. We would like to seek the public’s cooperation to pack their waste properly to prevent spillages which will ease the collection process,” said Mason.

The waste management company disclosed that the affected areas in DBKU are:

Gita/ Kampung Lintang

Taman Kandis, Jalan Bunga Tongkeng, Jalan Bunga Melor, Jalan Bunga Teratai, Jalan Bunga Tanjung, Taman Gita Jaya, Taman Maple, Jln Bunga Tanjung, Gita Kubur, Kedai Semarak, Jalan Bunga Rampai. Kampung Lintang, Jln Merdeka, Kampung Tanjung, Kampung Sinjan, Kampung Tupong.

Sourabaya/ Demak/ Kampung Bintawa

Taman Sourabaya Heights, Taman Demak Indah, Taman Sourabaya Indah, Taman Lebunda, Tinggian Demak, Demak Laut Industrial Estate, Sepakat Jaya, Pristana Garden, Demak Baru,Demak Jaya, Kampung Bintawa Batu, Pine Villa Garden Homes, Medan Hamidah, Kampung Boyan until Bintawa Ulu.

Jalan Patingan

Jalan Haji Taha, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Kulas, Jln Ajibah Abol, Jalan Bintangor, Jalan Haji Bolhassan, Jalan Haji Kasan, Jalan Paduka Sitam, Jalan Patinggi Ali, Jalan Abong Taip, Jalan Muhibbah, Jalan Abang Ateh, Jalan Tanjung Selatan, Jalan Temenggong, Jalan Patingan, Jalan Muda Hashim.

Sukma/ Santubong

Sukma Ria, Taman Sukma, Damai Beach, Damai Puri, Camp Permai, Damai Central, Santubong Golf Resort, Kampung Santubong, Pusat Belia Santubong, Institut Aminuddin Baki, Santubong Suite, Sarawak Cultural Village.

Semariang/Jln Sultan Tengah

Taman Puteri, Pejabat Yayasan Sarawak, Pejabat MARDI, Jabatan Kimia Sarawak, Jabatan Filem Negara Malaysia, Jabatan Hutan Sarawak, Jln Cahaya Indah, Jln Cahya Damai 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Jln Cahya Aman, Bandar Baru Semariang Fasa 1, Lorong Cahaya Aman 2 & 2B, Taman Alam Oasis, Taman D’Heritage Phase 1, Kampung Semariang, Kampung Semariang Jaya Fasa 2, Kampung Semariang Pinggir, Kampung Semariang Batu, Taman Abrar, Taman Iwani, Taman Haji Leman, Taman Haji Ludin

Taman Sri Wangi/Jln Depo Baru DBKU

Taman Sri Wangi, Jalan Menggeris, Jalan Astana, Medan Hamizan Commercial Centre, Jalan Simpor, Taman Hamimas, Taman Madehi, Taman Dahlia, Taman Petronesa, Jln Camar, Taman Haziq Jaya, Taman Sebah Heights, Taman Suriza, Taman Lavendar, Depo DBKU, Taman Sepawi, Taman Petronesa 2, Kampung Sungai Midin, Jalan Enggang, Jalan Bangau, Jln Cenderawasih, Taman Haziiq

Bako

Taman Mesra Bako, Perumahan Taman Li Hua, Kampung Bako Lot, Kampung Sungai Bako, Pasar Bako, Kampung Hijrah, Kilang Teres Bako

As for Kuching South City Council jurisdiction, the affected areas are:

Kampung Tabuan

Protocol Jalan Kampung Tabuan Melayu, Kampung Tabuan Lot, Kampung Tabuan Dani, Kampung Tabuan Ulu, Yoshi Square Commercial area, Jalan Kampung Simpang Tiga, Jalan Manggis, Jalan Lumba Kuda.

The collection services for the above areas shall return to its normal schedule on May 14 (Friday).

The collection schedule for residential areas other than these locations shall remain as usual.

Hence, residents are reminded to push out their wheel bins earlier to prevent missed collection.

The public are also reminded to maintain the cleanliness of their neighbourhood by ensuring that additional wastes that cannot fit into wheel bins are to be sealed inside garbage bags, tied securely next to the bins.

For more information, the public is advised to call Trienekens’ Hotline at 082-612300. — DayakDaily