Garbage Strewn All Over Canal Gardens

We believe that if any resident were to take a walk around CG, even with one eye closed, they will also be able to spot garbage such as discarded PET bottles, cut newspapers (probably used for wrapping nasi lemak), cans, plastic bags for drinks and food and Styrofoam boxes for takeaways thrown and strewn all over and around CG.

As could be seen in the photographs attached, these are standalone garbage, mainly from food and drinks containers and wrappers.  As such, it is most probable they are discarded by the contract labourers who cut the grass or tend to the plants and flowers.  They could also be from workers or contractors of companies such as the telecommunication and power companies doing installation work in CG.  Not forgetting, they could also be thrown by workers who are doing renovation for home owners though the number of homes under renovation has gradually declined.

The HGDPS supervisor for CG should ensure that any workmen doing work in CG are briefed and supervised properly and effectively to reduce this problem.  Cutting the grass and tending to the plants keep the Garden tidy, trim, and proper, but, does it mean anything if the Garden is strewn with rubbish?  It looks pretty silly though.  This also applies to homeowners who employ contractors to do work in their homes.

Much more needs to be done to ensure that we live in a clean environment, free from rodents and pests which bring diseases and illnesses.  They are attracted by food waste in containers and wrappers not properly disposed of.  Children are the most susceptible to these diseases so we urge all residents to do their part to keep CG clean.

GARBAGE, REFUSE, RUBBISH & TRASH

These words are used to describe man-made products which are no longer of any use to us and are to be disposed of or discarded.  These items have served their purpose and/or their useful lives have expired.  How many of us really ponder where these items we describe as “garbage”, “refuse”, “rubbish” or “trash” lands up? (This is another long story and would be the subject of another article later.)  This article is to highlight the manner in which some of us remove these unwanted things from our homes, our cars and from our presence.

A closer look at our own backyard tells us that some of us still display the “kampong” or “hillbillies” mentality when it comes to throwing away unwanted items.  Civility in a society comes from a civil mindset and not from our social standing or how educated and wealthy we are.  A reflection can be had in the manner we handle the garbage we generate.  The prevalent mental make-up in some is garbage can be thrown anywhere and everywhere as long as they are not within our home and compound.  It is an “out of sight, out of mind” and “no longer my problem” attitude.

Canal Gardens (CG) as the name implies is designed as a gated community with lots of open spaces for plants and flowers as one big garden for its residents to savour and enjoy.  It is not a one-huge garbage dump!  CG is now admired as one of the most clean and well-managed communities in Kota Kemuning.    This achievement is not only something to be proud of but (for the business-minded) also drives up the value of CG’s properties i.e. your property.  Do understand that what goes around also comes around.

As a resident, every one of us shares a responsibility to make CG the best place to call our home.  Make it a clean and green sanctuary after a hard day’s work in the office.  Make it also a place to bring up our children with a peace of mind that they will be safe within its confines.