Monsoon worsens Rohtak’s garbage woes

As Rohtak city continues to grapple with waste management, piles of garbage can be seen scattered along the roads.

The situation worsened following rainfall on Sunday evening, which caused waterlogging in low-lying areas. As a result, stench emanating from dump yards has made life miserable of locals.

Residents said though door-to-door garbage collection was being done, trash was not being lifted on a regular basis from several dumping points.

“Though a vehicle comes to collect garbage outside Bal Bhawan, its frequency is so low that the waste quickly piles up again. The people from nearby localities dump trash there. I pass by the area frequently, and every time it looks nasty,” said Deepak, a local.

Taking serious note of the situation, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta today conducted surprise inspections at various spots, including Old ITI, Jhajjar Chungi, Rupaya Chowk, Sunaria Chowk, Kath Mandi, Old Bus Stand, Mata Darwaja, Old Gohana Adda, Delhi Darwaza, Subhash Road and Ambedkar Chowk.

He inspected the garbage collection work and issued necessary instructions to the district administration officers and municipal corporation employees regarding the cleanliness system.

“With public cooperation, Rohtak will be transformed into the cleanest and most beautiful city. This morning, I visited different areas and reviewed garbage collection work. A joint team of officials from the district administration and civic body will be formed to conduct surprise inspections daily to monitor cleanliness,” said the DC.

Similar cleanliness drives would also be conducted in the municipal areas of Meham, Sampla and Kalanaur.