Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Apr 17: Unregulated waste dumping along the highways in and around Mangaluru has become a persistent issue, with certain stretches now resembling open garbage yards. Despite repeated awareness campaigns and public appeals, indiscriminate dumping continues to plague areas such as Farangipete, Maripalla, and Arkula.
Large heaps of waste are frequently seen scattered along the highway, particularly in Farangipete—alarmingly close to a school and a health centre. The waste has reportedly remained uncleared for over a month, with more trash being added regularly. The stench and unsightly mess not only pose health hazards but also create a poor impression on visitors entering Mangaluru.
Stray animals, including dogs and cows, are often spotted rummaging through the garbage and dragging waste across the road, further exacerbating the problem.
This is not the first time such an issue has been reported. A similar situation at Adyar Katte had once sparked a citizen-led movement spearheaded by environmentalist and social worker Nagraj. Armed with a placard, he stood tirelessly for hours every day, raising awareness about the importance of maintaining cleanliness. His efforts paid off, and dumping at Adyar Katte eventually ceased.
However, the problem now seems to have merely shifted locations, with Farangipete bearing the brunt. This raises serious concerns about public civic sense and the apparent reluctance to act unless prompted by a social campaign.
It is high time that local authorities and elected representatives step up and take strict action to curb this recurring menace. Sustainable waste management solutions, frequent clean-up drives, and stricter enforcement of penalties against offenders are the need of the hour to restore cleanliness and civic discipline on Mangaluru’s roads.
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CleanMangaluru, Mangalore
Sat, Apr 19 2025When we asked the people who dump trash on road, these are the reasons they give 1. MCC does not collect waste 2. They don't want to segregate the waste into dry, wet and rejected waste . And if they don't segregate , MCC does not accept the waste from their doorstep or slams fine so they prefer throwing it on the road side. 3. If they keep the waste outside for the collection, stray dogs open it and make their surroundings dirty, so they throw is away from their house.
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Thu, Apr 17 2025According to a 2022 report from the WHO and UNICEF, 17% of rural Indians still practice open defecation. Also, chewing betel nut, Pan and spitting wherever they like. Public urination on walls still noticed all depends on emergency situation😀
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Sandeep, Ududpi
Thu, Apr 17 2025Just returned from China a week ago and was stunned by the cleanliness despite the huge population like ours. Wondering when Indians will gain such basic civic sense
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Rita, Germany
Fri, Apr 18 2025Sandeep Udipi depends on our smart Public health dept.If they work properly and be strict ,everything functions.Let them make a rule how to discard waste.Make a fix date to empty ,waste Place big container.control who is discarding and fine them.
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Farzeen, Mangalore
Fri, Apr 18 2025I remember when my dad had first been to China 10 years ago and he said, even after 500 years India can never beat China in cleanliness. No wonder why he said that.
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Thu, Apr 17 2025Preetham, Farangipete, it is your area!
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Rahul, Shimoga
Thu, Apr 17 2025Mangalore Smart City of Mangalore Corporation top management officials should be forcibly brought here to personally see these piling garbage lying since so many months now. Wondering why the corporation hasn't been allocating dustbins all these years? Neither is there a municipal van to be seen picking up dumps. Furthermore, a particular road leading to the Bantwala Railway Station (near Lions Rotary Club) is always littered with thrash on either side of the road making it extremely difficult to pass that stenchy area. Another spot is at Pachinadka where locales enter the forested area with huge black garbage plastics and fling it midway.
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