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- Illegal dumping and burning of household waste remain widespread in several Erode panchayats despite existing door-to-door collection programs.
- Rapid urbanization has led to increased waste volumes that exceed the current capacity of local manpower and vehicle resources.
- Persistent disposal in unauthorized areas like roadsides and agricultural land causes significant air pollution from smoke.
- Local authorities are urged to improve collection frequency and implement stricter monitoring at identified dumping hotspots.
What to watch next
- Installation of CCTV cameras and warning boards at waste hotspots
- Potential conversion of cleared dumping sites into fenced or green areas
- Implementation of a dedicated reporting mechanism for illegal waste disposal
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Manickasundaram
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“vulnerable locations needed regular monitoring.”
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…people from distant villages dump waste here while passing through on two-wheelers,” a resident said. P. Manickasundaram of Vellode, who has been urging the authorities to act against illegal dumping, said vulnerable locations needed regular monitoring. Frequent collection Residents said fixed and publicised collection timings and more frequent collection in vulnerable areas could discourage open dumping. They suggested that chronic dumping spots be mapped and…
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