Gurugram to Install 500 New Dustbins Amid Resident Concerns Over Sanitation
MCG to add 500 dustbins across Gurugram, residents call it ‘eyesore’
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) plans to install 500 new twin-dustbins across the city as part of an intensive sanitation drive, costing approximately ₹56 lakh (around $68,000 USD). Residents express frustration over inadequate garbage collection, which undermines the purpose of the new installations.
- 01MCG will install 500 new twin-dustbins for waste separation.
- 02The project is part of a ₹56 lakh sanitation initiative.
- 03Residents report irregular garbage collection, leading to sanitation issues.
- 04Environmentalists call for an integrated waste management approach.
- 05Current dustbins are often broken and poorly maintained.
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is set to enhance the city's waste management by installing 500 new twin-dustbins as part of an intensive sanitation drive. This initiative, costing approximately ₹56 lakh (around $68,000 USD), aims to encourage residents to separate dry and wet waste. Currently, Gurugram has 400 such bins, primarily located near markets, metro stations, and parks. However, residents and environmentalists have raised concerns about the irregular collection of waste from these bins, calling them an 'eyesore' and a public health hazard. Environmentalist Ruchika Sethi emphasized that without timely garbage collection, the purpose of these dustbins is defeated. Many community bins are reportedly left unattended for weeks, leading to unsanitary conditions. Residents like Savita Devi and Puneet Pahwa echoed these sentiments, highlighting issues with maintenance and cleanliness. In response, MCG officials stated that they are working on improving the waste collection process, including door-to-door services, to address these ongoing challenges.
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The installation of new dustbins aims to improve waste management in Gurugram, but without timely garbage collection, residents may continue to face sanitation issues.
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