A total of 9,000 tonnes of solid waste was collected on the first week of Ramadan this year compared to 8,800 tonnes in the same period last year in Kedah.

E-Idaman Sdn Bhd CEO Zaki Abdul Aziz Daud said the three percent increase was due to the daily waste generation from residential premises, businesses, and Ramadan bazaars.

“I hope the people would be more...