I refer to the report “More than 10,000 rodent burrows detected in just two months last year” (Jan 23).
To prevent improper disposal of waste, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) should redesign the common rubbish chute, as the size is too small for household waste and rubbish.
The sight of choked chutes and rubbish discarded on the ground nearby is not uncommon at HDB blocks.
Indiscriminate disposal of rubbish attracts cockroaches, ants, lizards and rodents.
For existing blocks of flats that are already installed with chutes, the HDB could consider placing a big covered bin nearby, to allow residents to dispose of bigger items, which can be cleared by cleaners the following day.
To deter improper disposal, closed-circuit television cameras should be installed at disposal areas to catch offenders.
Also, residents, building management and stray animal feeders should be responsible in how they dispose of waste, so that cleaners do not have to waste time clearing inconsiderately dumped trash.
The National Environment Agency may continue to conduct inspections, but such exercises will not solve the problem if people continue to disregard public hygiene and litter.
To prevent improper disposal of waste, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) should redesign the common rubbish chute, as the size is too small for household waste and rubbish.
The sight of choked chutes and rubbish discarded on the ground nearby is not uncommon at HDB blocks.
Indiscriminate disposal of rubbish attracts cockroaches, ants, lizards and rodents.
For existing blocks of flats that are already installed with chutes, the HDB could consider placing a big covered bin nearby, to allow residents to dispose of bigger items, which can be cleared by cleaners the following day.
To deter improper disposal, closed-circuit television cameras should be installed at disposal areas to catch offenders.
Also, residents, building management and stray animal feeders should be responsible in how they dispose of waste, so that cleaners do not have to waste time clearing inconsiderately dumped trash.
The National Environment Agency may continue to conduct inspections, but such exercises will not solve the problem if people continue to disregard public hygiene and litter.
