By RODRICK DESURI
AUKI
Rubbish collection in Auki has stopped for months, causing accumulation of debris and foul odor throughout the town.
This is reportedly due to a standoff between landowners of the town’s dumpsite and Auki’s town council.
Residents are up calling on authorities, especially the Auki town council to address this problem.
A resident of Faasitoro, Erick Maefelo, said the collection of rubbish in the town has been stopped for two or three months now.
He said residents of Auki township are experiencing this issue, as their rubbish is now rotting and causing an unacceptable smell throughout the town.
“Since I came and settled here a few months ago, I have not seen the trucks come to collect our rubbish and waste until now.
“The residents of Auki town will experience the same thing,” he said.
A few residents in surrounding areas of Auki town have also raised the same sentiment, saying urgent action is needed.
Management of Auki Central Market, David Laeta, said collection of rubbish in Auki town was halted because of a land dispute with the landowners of the rubbish dump site.
He explained that not only the township areas will be affected, but also the residents of the surrounding areas.
“The issue here is that there is a land dispute with the landowners of the rubbish dump site. This is what I know about the halting of rubbish collection at the moment.
“Even our rubbish here at the market area has piled up and is taking up more space, moving closer to our office,” he said.
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