Despite directions from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to clear an open dumping site in Sector 70, municipal waste, plastic waste, debris and cow dung continue to concern residents living near the open land opposite Mann Complex.
What is particularly concerning is that the violation has been repeatedly reported, PPCB has inspected the site and directed MC to clear it, yet the dumping continues. Regulatory directions cannot remain on paper. The authorities must ensure immediate removal, prevent recurrence and fix responsibility for continued non-compliance.
Bippinjit Singh, president of the RWA, Sector 70, said, “This is a serious failure of municipal waste management, not merely a local cleanliness issue. Because of the garbage, reena Rai, a resident of the area, said, “People are facing problems. Because of the conditions around the dumping site, there has been no action despite the issue being flagged, and people are even falling sick.
However, residents said the situation remains unchanged despite the inspection and directions. Superintending engineer (SE) Kamaljeet Singh said the site is cleaned routinely and, while sharing the same photograph, maintained that there was no garbage at the location. When asked for a final response on the matter, he said the story could be published with his quote and that he had no issue with it.
