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Gurgaon: Unchecked Waste Plagues Housing Societies
6 Jul
Summary
- Residents report illegal waste dumping and poor sanitation near homes.
- Construction workers lack basic sanitation facilities, leading to open defecation.
- Authorities face criticism for inaction despite evidence and complaints.
Residents in Gurgaon's sectors 99-102 have raised alarms over illegal waste dumping by developers and contractors. They are also concerned about widespread landfilling, construction debris, air and dust pollution, open garbage burning, and a severe lack of sanitation facilities near their homes. The situation is exacerbated by workers at nearby construction sites living in makeshift huts without proper toilets, leading to open defecation.
Complaints, supported by geo-tagged photographs and video evidence, have been lodged with various departments. However, residents allege that no effective action has been taken. They are demanding a multi-department inspection, strict penalties for violators under RERA and National Green Tribunal provisions, and enforcement of Swachh Bharat compliance at all construction sites.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has stated it will increase surveillance to check for illegal dumping. Residents warn that continued inaction by authorities will be seen as complicity in ongoing public health and environmental violations.
