Uncovered garbage trolleys leave a trail of filth on roads

The historic walled city is grappling with a garbage crisis, thanks to the municipal corporation’s lax attitude towards waste management. Residents are fed up as garbage flying off uncovered trucks lands on roads, making commuting difficult. Sometimes garbage comes crashing on the faces of those following the trolleys.

Residents say that the MC’s garbage collection vehicles are often left uncovered, spreading filth onto roads. Garbage on roads is not only an eyesore, but also poses a health risk to commuters. “Driving behind an uncovered garbage truck or a trolley is troublesome as one fails to get past or drive behind it,” said Ranjit Singh, a resident.

Kultar Singh, another resident, echoed similar sentiments. “Ours is a heritage city and it is being designated as a Smart City. The open garbage trolleys are not only an eyesore, but also unhygienic.”

The situation is further complicated by the public’s lack of regard for cleanliness. Garbage gets piled up alongside roads and footpaths, creating a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, especially when the summer season has set in. During the monsoon season, the situation gets worse.

The MC had engaged a private firm for door-to-door collection of waste in residential areas. However, in walled city areas where the MC collects garbage, open vehicles are a frequent sight. Residents are urging the MC to discharge its duties responsibly and ensure that garbage collection and transportation are carried out in a way that does not harm the environment or public health.

They say that the MC needs to take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that garbage is collected and transported in a proper and responsible manner. The residents of the walled city deserve better, and it’s time for the MC to deliver, they said, adding that covering trolleys would not require large sum.