Parking lot turns into a filthy garbage dump with food waste, no CCTV camera in sight

SINGAPORE: There have been complaints that a parking lot in a remote area has become a garbage dump, with migrant workers gathering there to eat and drink, leaving behind leftover food all over the place. 

A 54-year-old driver reported to Shin Min Daily News the condition of the open car park in Gali Batu Close, located in the Woodlands Road area. He shared that the parking lot mainly houses large vehicles and is located in a relatively remote,  area, with few passers-by.

The man admitted that the sanitation in the area was okay, but after the construction of workers’ dormitories nearby a year ago, the parking lot is no longer as clean as it used to be. The man further said that on weekend nights, 20 to 30 migrant workers gather in the parking lot to eat and drink. 

“Besides leftover food, there are also beer cans and plastic bags, which often attract many crows to snatch the food,” the man remarked. 

A reporter who visited the location found a few large vehicles and motorcycles parked in the lot, but there was no one present — except a dozen crows and pigeons fighting over food on the ground. 

The place was littered with food containers and garbage bags. There were also floral wreaths, and a few packets of curry sauce were tied together on the ground. On the other side of the lot, there was a large bag of curry rice and parchment paper for packaging. There were also a number of empty cans and water bottles. 

The man who complained stated that the leftover food in the parking lot was not just an eyesore but also polluted the environment, especially as it attracted birds that might carry all sorts of bacteria. 

It was observed that there were no surveillance cameras in the parking lot, which may be why people have been littering there.