By Zoila Palma: The Department of the Environment (DOE) has cleaned up a garbage site at the entrance of Yo Chen Village following a media report regarding the issue.
The DOE said it investigated the matter promptly and worked with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) to address the concern.
The area has since been cleaned and placed under surveillance to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The DOE is reminding the public that under the Pollution Regulations, it is an offence to place or permit refuse to be placed on any land without written permission from the department.
The DOE is encouraging community members to remain vigilant and report instances of illegal dumping at this or any other location.
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By Zoila Palma: The Department of the Environment (DOE) has cleaned up a garbage site at the entrance of Yo Chen Village following a media report regarding the issue. The DOE said it investigated the matter promptly and worked with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) to address the concern. The area has
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