Decision maker: Pune Municipal Corporation
Demands:
Stop illegal dumping of waste along NH48.
Ensure timely-pick up of garbage at source to prevent dumping.
Ensure round-the-clock cleaning of these spots, most vulnerable to garbage dumping.
Strict implementation of solid waste management rules.
Introduction
Local residents in the NH-48 (Mumbai-Bengaluru highway) area, near Baner in Pune, woke up to thick smog last week, emanating from the garbage dumps burning along the highway. The smoke quickly spread to adjoining areas, causing a spike in pollution levels. Residents took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their anger.
The service road along the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway stretching from Wakad to Chandani Chowk, Pune, has become a dumping yard for garbage, raising safety and environmental concerns.
Toxic fumes from burning trash not only pollute the environment but also put the lives of local residents and motorists at risk.
Despite multiple complaints from residents and environmental activists, the issue continues to persist. Failure of municipal authorities to manage waste at the source is the root cause of the problem. It leaves scrap vendors with no choice but to burn the leftover waste.
We urge the municipal corporation to take swift action to ensure effective waste management in the city. Today, it is on NH-48. Tomorrow, it could be a site close to your home!
With the onset of winter, the air becomes thicker and air quality tends to deteriorate. Garbage burning will exacerbate pollution levels and lead to rapidly deteriorating air quality index in the city!
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Decision maker: Pune Municipal Corporation
Demands:
Stop illegal dumping of waste along NH48.
Ensure timely-pick up of garbage at source to prevent dumping.
Ensure round-the-clock cleaning of these spots, most vulnerable to garbage dumping.
Strict implementation of solid waste management rules.
Introduction
Local residents in the NH-48 (Mumbai-Bengaluru highway) area, near Baner in Pune, woke up to thick smog last week, emanating from the garbage dumps burning along the highway. The smoke quickly spread to adjoining areas, causing a spike in pollution levels. Residents took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their anger.
The service road along the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway stretching from Wakad to Chandani Chowk, Pune, has become a dumping yard for garbage, raising safety and environmental concerns.
Toxic fumes from burning trash not only pollute the environment but also put the lives of local residents and motorists at risk.
Despite multiple complaints from residents and environmental activists, the issue continues to persist. Failure of municipal authorities to manage waste at the source is the root cause of the problem. It leaves scrap vendors with no choice but to burn the leftover waste.
We urge the municipal corporation to take swift action to ensure effective waste management in the city. Today, it is on NH-48. Tomorrow, it could be a site close to your home!
With the onset of winter, the air becomes thicker and air quality tends to deteriorate. Garbage burning will exacerbate pollution levels and lead to rapidly deteriorating air quality index in the city!
Sources: