Ludhiana's Waste Woes: Compactors Fail Collectors

Garbage collectors in Ludhiana staged a protest this past Saturday at a Sherpur compactor site, denouncing the city's inadequate solid waste management. Demonstrators reported that one compactor had been non-operational for days, while another was full, preventing waste disposal.

Forced to dump trash on the ground, the collectors expressed frustration over frequent delays. They noted that vehicles meant to transport waste to the Jamalpur dump site often do not return promptly. Despite repeated attempts to contact authorities, the workers claim no improvements have been made.

Union members of the New Valmiki Ekta Sangharsh Committee led the demonstration, emphasizing that collectors, including women, work long hours on empty stomachs. They are demanding the installation of additional compactors at new sites to ensure efficient waste collection and lifting, as the current system is failing.