MC removes secondary waste collection point on Bhadson road

In a major step towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable city, the Patiala Municipal Corporation (MC) has successfully removed a secondary waste collection point located on the Bhadson road near the Central Jail.

The drive was undertaken under the supervision of Mayor Kundan Gogia and Commissioner Paramvir Singh, with active support from the Health Department team. The site has now been earmarked for beautification, in line with the city’s vision of improved aesthetics and enhanced urban spaces.

Commissioner Paramvir Singh said to ensure smooth and sustainable waste management, the corporation had deployed electric vehicles for door-to-door garbage collection. These vehicles also collect waste from informal pickers and transport it directly to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and the designated dumping site, he said.

“This eco-friendly initiative streamlines waste handling while, reducing Patiala’s carbon footprint,” he added.

He further said the removal of this collection point marks another milestone in the MC’s commitment to the Swachh Bharat Mission and to build a healthier, greener and more beautiful city.

MC Health Officer Dr Navinder Singh informed that the corporation had so far removed 24 out of 42 secondary collection points. “We are planting saplings and placing flower pots at these cleared locations to discourage littering and keep the spaces clean,” he said.