Penang Island City Council (MBPP) secretary Yew Tung Seang said those who fail to comply with the waste segregation at source policy would be fined since a grace period of one year had already been given for everyone to familiarise themselves with the policy.
He said MBPP would conduct weekly random checks around Penang under Ops Kawal Selia Pengasingan Sisa, The Star reported.
“I hope the people will give their cooperation and separate their waste,” Yew was quoted as saying.
Under the waste segregation at source policy, residents of landed properties have to place their recyclables, such as paper, plastic and aluminium containers, beside the rubbish bin for collection by council lorries on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm on the island and 8am to 4pm on the mainland.
As for high-rise communities, the joint management bodies will handle the waste separation system.
Yew said apartment management committees must also create a space for residents to dispose the materials and arrange for pickup with the recycling companies.
He said the percentage of waste in Penang needed to be reduced in order to increase the lifespan of landfills for garbage.