Bandung Produces 1,511 Tons of Waste a Day, Home Sorting is Key

Protect Officers from Sharp Waste

Dadang said that the impact of waste is also felt by officers who come into direct contact with various types of community waste every day.

"We often see that these piles of rubbish are always smelly, there are flies, rats and even snakes. Plus there is also the possibility of fire, smoke and so on. This has the potential to spread disease, both to the surrounding families and the officers themselves," said Dadang.

He emphasized the importance of personal protective equipment and attention to the health of officers through examinations at health service facilities.

Residents are also asked to pay attention to sharp objects thrown away with rubbish. Dadang gave the example of skewers which are often mixed up and have the potential to injure officers during transportation and handling.

Apart from sorting rubbish from homes, the public is reminded not to throw rubbish into rivers and to report piles of rubbish that need handling.