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Gurugram Road: Dumping Crisis Returns, Dust Chokes Commuters
31 Jul
Summary
- Illegal waste dumping has resurfaced on Gurugram-Faridabad Road.
- Damaged fencing and poor monitoring blamed for recurring problem.
- Dust pollution near Bandhwari landfill concerns commuters daily.
Illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, along with municipal solid waste, has re-emerged at multiple sites along the Gurugram-Faridabad Road. Residents attribute the resurgence to damaged fencing and insufficient oversight from civic bodies. This ongoing issue also exacerbates dust pollution along the route, especially near the Bandhwari landfill, prompting calls for a lasting resolution from commuters.
Despite previous interventions, new dumping locations have appeared, with damaged iron-mesh fencing identified as a key vulnerability. Citizen groups highlight systemic failures in planning and monitoring, as vehicles carrying C&D waste are not adequately tracked, leading to indiscriminate dumping. The resulting dust is recognized as a significant health risk.
Civic authorities, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), have stated that a special monitoring team conducts inspections, and they plan to further strengthen surveillance. Temporary measures like water sprinkling have been implemented to control dust, but residents argue these do not offer a long-term fix. The MCG has committed to daily water sprinkling to mitigate the dust pollution.
