Mandatory rubbish bins for factories and business premises in Ipoh from Jan 1

Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin has announced that all business premises and factories in Ipoh, Perak must have adequate rubbish bins by the end of the year. Beginning January 1, 2024, Ipoh City Council (MBI) will enforce bylaws requiring these premises to have proper rubbish bins to facilitate garbage collection operations. Failure to comply can result in a compound of up to RM1,000. The city council expects cooperation from business and factory owners to ensure the availability of bins on their premises. This requirement is also a condition for their business licence approval.

Rubbish bins with wheels and a 120-litre capacity can be obtained from the city council’s town services department at Jalan Sungai Pari for RM95 each. It is the responsibility of the owners to maintain the garbage bins and ensure they are in good condition, according to Rumaizi.

Rumaizi revealed that the city council has successfully cleared 1,550 illegal dumpsite hotspots in Ipoh from 2020 to July of this year. Out of 1,672 identified hotspots, 120 illegal dumpsites remain as of July 1.

The city council has implemented various initiatives to address the problem of illegal dumping. These include providing free bulk and garden waste collection services in 2021, distributing 68,850 free rubbish bins to city residents, and promoting awareness of domestic waste management. Furthermore, 569 signboards have been installed to discourage indiscriminate dumping at illegal dumping hotspots. As of June 30, a total of 189 compounds worth RM189,000 have been issued to offenders, with 59 compounds amounting to RM59,000 already paid.

Rumaizi expressed MBI’s vision of making Ipoh a sustainable and the cleanest city in the nation. In order to achieve this, he emphasized the importance of educating the public to adopt a civic mindset and culture that promotes cleanliness and respect for the environment. The aim is to foster a sense of collective responsibility for environmental care and cleanliness. For enquiries regarding the required bins, please contact 05-241 1022.