Despite the closure of the Jhuriwala transfer station in Panchkula district, Haryana, India, the site continues to be a significant environmental concern. Garbage is strewn across the area, with a dead cow found nearby, raising alarms about health and safety. A municipal worker indicated that the presence of waste attracts stray cattle, increasing the risk of accidents on the adjacent national highway. Chief sanitary inspector Anil Nain confirmed that fines would be imposed on violators dumping waste at the site. Municipal commissioner Vinay Kumar announced plans to remove the enclosure and lay good soil for plantation within 10 days. Residents of Alipur village have expressed their dissatisfaction with the nearby material recovery facility (MRF), citing unpleasant odors and inadequate waste management. Kumar reassured that measures were taken during the MRF's construction and announced modernization plans to enhance waste segregation. The National Green Tribunal had previously imposed a ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) fine on the Panchkula Municipal Corporation for waste management violations, emphasizing the need for timely waste clearance and remediation.