Tell it to MPSJ Councillor Rajiv - miscellaneous problems

[kwchang]

YES!,, there should be public bins around where people can dispose rubbish, NOT construction or renovation debris...

Have you all forgotten the 3-bins (green, yellow and was it purple?) provided by Alam Flora at all petrol stations? That was what it was meant for but no one made use of it. That effort is exactly the same thing proposed here by Jennylim ... and she said she wasn't sure if it had already been implemented by MPSJ.

[kwchang]

...As for the community composting, that is a place where MPSJ can be involved. Reduce is better than Reuse and recycle anyways...

I have also tried my hand at composting in my garden and I found that a lot of leaves gave a little bit of garden compost but it works, nonetheless. That reminds me ... got to dig out the article in TheStar this week which shows us how to compost.

[Naka]

I have also tried my hand at composting in my garden and I found that a lot of leaves gave a little bit of garden compost but it works, nonetheless. That reminds me ... got to dig out the article in TheStar this week which shows us how to compost.

Go and buy a small compost bin.

[kwchang]

Go and buy a small compost bin.

No need la ... just ensure the compost is dry (not drowned by rainwater) and aerated (to prevent smelly anaerobic decomposition). Buying a bin defeats the purpose because of the expenditure. I did mine in an unused flower pot with regular turning of the composting material. Keep it cheap and simple.

[Naka]

No need la ... just ensure the compost is dry (not drowned by rainwater) and aerated (to prevent smelly anaerobic decomposition). Buying a bin defeats the purpose because of the expenditure. I did mine in an unused flower pot with regular turning of the composting material. Keep it cheap and simple.

True oso, simple & save $$$$.

[bslee]

Have you all forgotten the 3-bins (green, yellow and was it purple?) provided by Alam Flora at all petrol stations?

You mean can dump wet smelly decomposing waste there?

[kwchang]

You mean can dump wet smelly decomposing waste there?

Organic wastes go to the usual trash. These 3 bins were designated for recyclables as suggested in this thread.

Aiyaaa.... BS, you are a long term resident in USJ, don't tell me you did not know of this project by Alam Flora? If any of you residents did not, then what else can I say? Nobody's been paying attention to your own neighbourhood ... so how to help you guys?

[bslee]

Aiyaaa.... BS, you are a long term resident in USJ, don't tell me you did not know of this project by Alam Flora? If any of you residents did not, then what else can I say? Nobody's been paying attention to your own neighbourhood ... so how to help you guys?

Ya lor... I admit I'm somewhat backwards in that department. Never mind lah, I'd continue disposing that kind of waste as I've done, eventhough its quite a distance from my place.

[rajiv]

Hi Rajiv,

Lately there are more and more illegal posters and banners posted and hanging round in Subang Areas. What are the steps the Authorities are taking or planning to take against them?

If any of them is caught red-handed, summons will be issued, should they fail to pay the summons on time, hauled to court. The public should also play a part to report instances like this to the police/MPSJ hotline, to assist the enforcement officers in taking action.

As for the clean-up, we all play a part in this, numerous gotong-royongs have been organized. Do join your neighborhood RA (If you don't know who/where it is, ask me), first step if playing your role...

[rajiv]

I am not sure if MPSJ has already doing this, I like to suggest this:

Set a regulation where all 'rubbish' from each and every household must be divided into five categories: Organic, metal, plastic, paper, real rubbish.

Alam flora to collect only the real rubbish on current normal scheduled days.

The 3R categories to be collected by another contractor on a different day. This contractor is to be selected through tendering process, the one selected would be the one who pays MPSJ the highest tender price to collect the 3r items. The money collected from contractor can then be used for the community. The tendering should be done by area, if the tender price for USJ 11 is RM5000/month then this money should only be used for USJ 11 community.

My children's former school have a beautiful school environment and they were all done and maintained using money collected through recycling project.

In New York, the residents are required to separate the 'rubbish' by categories, those who failed to do that would get a ticket.

No, MPSJ has no such rule yet. A pilot project is underway in USJ5 to separate "real rubbish" and recyclables. The real rubbish is collected 3 times a week, by Alam Flora, the recyclables is collected every saturday, also by Alam Flora. However, the proceeds are being channeled to charity, as preferred by USJ5 resident associations.

I hope to expand this to composting soon, once we can work out logistics. If any other area would like to volunteer to be park to this pilot project, please contact me.

[rajiv]

The thing is, in States, every corner of your housing estate there is a dumpster so it was very convenient to educated households to utilize the separation bins.

Here nak cari tong sampah pun susah....tak paya cerita pasai bin

I strongly urge MPSJ to setup similar environment here, each precinct should have these bins for household to throw stuff.

it has been done before, but massively abused... ppl dump all kind of crap in it. sadly, honour system not working

[VeeJay]

it has been done before, but massively abused... ppl dump all kind of crap in it. sadly, honour system not working

Remember, its a new culture that we are forming here hence it needs supervision and education continuously to see it thru....

[AllUrban]

Have you all forgotten the 3-bins (green, yellow and was it purple?) provided by Alam Flora at all petrol stations? That was what it was meant for but no one made use of it. That effort is exactly the same thing proposed here by Jennylim ... and she said she wasn't sure if it had already been implemented by MPSJ.

One problem is that they are placed behind the buildings or in places where people are not going to go.

Place the bins near the air pump, and people will make use of it.

I have also tried my hand at composting in my garden and I found that a lot of leaves gave a little bit of garden compost but it works, nonetheless. That reminds me ... got to dig out the article in TheStar this week which shows us how to compost.

hopefully you didnt compost it

When you find it, scan it and post to the forum.

Cheers, m

[AllUrban]

Organic wastes go to the usual trash. These 3 bins were designated for recyclables as suggested in this thread.

Aiyaaa.... BS, you are a long term resident in USJ, don't tell me you did not know of this project by Alam Flora? If any of you residents did not, then what else can I say? Nobody's been paying attention to your own neighbourhood ... so how to help you guys?

how about Alam Flora, have they done a good job of promoting the concept of 'recycling for free' instead of the 'recycling for charity' and 'recycling for money' that we are more used to?

Dropping off used clothes & items for charity is not recycling. It is donation for re-sale and re-use.

Methinks people are confused because the messages they get are not clear and because there is no government or community leadership pushing a single message about recycling & composting.

Cheers, m

[currymee]

Cllr Rajiv,

All the street lamps along Persiaran Tujuan (between USJ4/1A and USJ3) are OUT this evening (17/01/2010) and there are a few especially near the USJ3 park are blown (dark for last 4 days or so) - called TNB and they said it is MPSJ street lamps

If that is so, how do we know whether TNB or MPSJ own which street lamps ?