24-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Over 4 tonnes of waste collected in Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway cleanup
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 4.04 tonnes of waste was collected over the weekend during a special cleanup operation conducted by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway here.
The operation, carried out by MBPP's Department of Urban Services, focused on road medians and surrounding areas along the busy expressway.
The city council said 2.13 tonnes of waste was collected on Saturday and another 1.91 tonnes on Sunday.
"The collected waste included litter discarded from vehicles, debris from road accidents, as well as dry leaves and overgrown grass along the road dividers and side lanes.
"We urge motorists to avoid littering from their vehicles. It can pose serious safety hazards to other road users," it said in a Facebook posting.
The city council said the initiative was part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety on major roads across the city.
