By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Malaita province and Auki town authorities are appealing to residents to practise waste management as they try and address the town’s lack of a dumpsite.
Auki town has been without a dumpsite for months, and rubbish is accumulating everywhere becoming an eyesore and a health hazard for the public.
The town’s residents have been calling on Auki town council to address the problem.
Hazel Fanai from the Auki Town Council department said they are currently looking at alternatives to resolve the issue.
She said the issue of rubbish is everyone’s responsibility, and all the residents of Auki town need to work together to address it.
“We don’t have a dump site yet, and currently, we are looking at other possible ways to resolve the issue.
“Also, this is everyone’s responsibility. So, the residents should think about separating their rubbish and start using organic waste for small gardening,” she said.
Meanwhile, Provincial Secretary, Eric George emphasised that efforts have been planned with the Auki Town Council to resolve the issue.
He also appeals to people in Auki to manage their rubbish and use it for backyard gardening.
“We are putting in team efforts with our Auki Town Council to resolve this.
“I therefore kindly ask everyone to assist in managing our rubbish, beginning from our households and in our town, by using kitchen organic waste that is good for backyard gardening.
“Control our odd behaviours in littering. Remember, waste management is everyone’s business.
“We need to cooperate to address this matter,” he said.
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