SWM Environment Prepares for Deepavali Festive Period with Enhanced Solid Waste Management

During the upcoming Deepavali celebrations, nearly 3,000 cleaning workers from SWM Environment will be mobilized to ensure efficient solid waste collection and public cleaning operations. The operation will involve 353 vehicles, including 236 compactor lorries and 117 open-tipper lorries, deployed in various service areas to ensure thorough and efficient cleaning work. To prepare for the expected increase in waste, SWM Environment has planned a more systematic operational strategy with additional manpower and machinery.

Key Takeaways:

• SWM Environment will mobilize nearly 3,000 cleaning workers during the first and second days of the Deepavali celebrations.
• The operation will involve 353 vehicles, including 236 compactor lorries and 117 open-tipper lorries.
• 24 locations in Nilai and 18 in Port Dickson will have their domestic waste collection schedule brought forward by one day.
• 10 locations in Nilai will have their bulk waste collection schedule brought forward by one day.
• SWM Environment is urging the public to cooperate by not obstructing collection vehicles while cleaning work is being carried out.
• The company is reminding the public not to burn wheelie bins or set off firecrackers to avoid safety risks and damage to public facilities.

Statistics:

• Nearly 3,000 cleaning workers will be mobilized during the first and second days of the Deepavali celebrations.
• 353 vehicles will be deployed in various service areas, including 236 compactor lorries and 117 open-tipper lorries.
• 24 locations in Nilai and 18 in Port Dickson will have their domestic waste collection schedule brought forward by one day.
• 10 locations in Nilai will have their bulk waste collection schedule brought forward by one day.

Sources:

• (BERNAMA News Agency), "Oct 17, 2025, SWM Environment to mobilise thousands of workers for Deepavali celebrations"