The corporation has begun monitoring more than 100 waste-dumping hotspots in all zones.
What’s it about? The Corporation has started monitoring 107 waste-dumping hotpots along streets in residential and commercial areas. The civic body will increase the number of bins at these locations to promote public health and cleanliness. 18 hotspots have been identified, including places like NSC Bose Road, Mint Street, Waltax Road, and Link Road.
- A ₹500 fine will be levied on anyone dumping garbage around the bins. Residents and traders have complained about the illegal dumping of waste at several locations.
- The civic body has decided to improve sand sweeping at the locations. Among the places identified are near Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and near the Police Commissioner’s Office.