KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The closure of the waste transfer station at Taman Beringin, Jinjang, early today, due to a faulty waste incinerator, has resulted in about 2,000 tonnes of rubbish being dumped by the roadside of Middle Ring Road 2 ((MRR2) in Kepong.

This resulted in traffic congestion, as well as foul smell, in the area, until workers from the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) arrived to clear the rubbish and transfer it elsewhere.

DBKL Director-General Datuk Salleh Yusop, when contacted by Bernama, said workers were sent to the area after DBKL was informed of the matter.

“DBKL will investigate the matter,” he added

He said some of the garbage contractors had dumped the rubbish there after learning that the waste transfer station at Taman Beringin was closed.

“DBKL will investigate the matter,” he added.

Check by Bernama in the area found about 500 metres of the MRR2 stretch there being dumped with rubbish and the smell was unbearable.

Some business operators in the area closed their business today because they could not stand the smell.—Bernama