Broken glass and bruised heads: Persistent trash throwing haunts Desa Mentari flats

PETALING JAYA - The persistent issue of improper garbage disposal from upper levels of residential buildings remains a significant concern for residents, leading to property damage and injuries.

Residents of Block 2 Flats in Desa Mentari express ongoing concerns about garbage being thrown from upper levels, causing injuries and property damage.

Azlee Haris, a part-time driver, highlighted items like glass bottles, sofas, wood, flower pots, water packets, and bricks being thrown, resulting in injuries to residents.

He recounts an incident where a resident suffered a severe head injury after being hit by a thrown object.

"The garbage problem is still happening. Even before the pandemic, people were throwing garbage from above, and it hit a resident's head.

"The injury was severe; his head had to be stitched. That's why the residents here are extremely cautious, afraid of being hit," Azlee said.

Despite proper disposal facilities, the reckless disposal of trash poses a safety risk to residents.

Trash often hits the zinc roofing of the building, causing damage.

Azlee noted that despite regular cleanup efforts by the Joint Management Body (JMB) members, garbage is thrown again shortly afterward.

Trader Mohamad Jauhari Husain recounted an incident where his car's rearview mirror was broken by garbage thrown from upper levels.

He spent around RM600 to repair the mirror.

Similarly, private sector employee Maziah Mazlan shared her experience of a cracked rearview mirror due to a bottle of dishwashing soap thrown from above, costing around RM500 to RM600 for repairs.

"At that time, I had just bought the car.

"A week later, my car's rearview mirror cracked because of a bottle of dishwashing soap thrown from above.

"The estimated cost to repair the mirror was around RM500 to RM600.

"Fortunately, I could claim it through car insurance," she said.