Jakarta, March 14 -- The Ministry of Environment will issue a circular to ensure optimal waste management during the homecoming and holiday period, according to Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.

"We will issue a circular to all parties responsible for waste handling," Nurofiq remarked after conducting an inspection and waste clean-up action at the Tomang Barat Market, along with Minister of Trade Budi Santoso here on Friday.

Besides issuing a circular, his side will inspect several crucial points, including crowded areas, such as markets.

"We will check the (waste) point source to ensure the principles of cleanliness. This means that heads of environmental offices have a heavier task now," Nurofiq added.

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