Mysuru clears 225.77 tonnes of waste from 80 garbage spots

Mysuru’s 80 Garbage Spots Cleared, But Sustaining Cleanliness Remains a Challenge

In a major cleanliness drive, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has cleared 225.77 tonnes of waste from 80 identified Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across the city as part of its “Swachhata Abhiyan–2026: 80 Garbage-Free Spots” campaign. While the effort is aimed at transforming these sites into permanent garbage-free zones by August 30, officials acknowledge that maintaining the cleanliness of these spots will be the true test of the initiative.

Beautification, Monitoring, and Penalties

To ensure these areas do not revert to dumping grounds, the MCC is implementing a multi-pronged approach. Beautification efforts, including tree planting and the installation of signboards, are underway. Public awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate residents about the importance of waste management. Additionally, the MCC plans to monitor each transformed site for at least 30 days.

Strict penalties will also be imposed on individuals found dumping waste, construction debris, or other garbage at the cleaned sites. The civic body has warned that violators will face action under applicable rules.

Massive Cleanup Operations Across Zones

The campaign has seen large-scale waste removal efforts in various zones. A significant operation was conducted near the Gokulam crematorium in Zone 4, where officials, including Mysuru Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil and MCC Commissioner Savitha M.K., oversaw the removal of 149.77 tonnes of waste. Of this, 130 tonnes were construction and demolition (C&D) debris, while 19.77 tonnes were solid waste.

In Zone 1, MLA T.S. Srivatsa participated in a cleanup drive near Bandikeri KHPT, where 69 tonnes of waste were removed, with work still ongoing. Smaller quantities of waste were cleared from other zones, including two tonnes from Zone 5 and one tonne near the Regional Commissioner’s residence on Valmiki Road in Zone 6.

In Zone 8, four tonnes of waste were removed from sites opposite Rahmath Nursing Home in Rajivnagar and R.K. Palace on Sathyanagar Main Road in Udayagiri. The operations involved a coordinated effort by MCC officials, engineers, health inspectors, and civic workers.

Call for Public Participation

MCC Commissioner Savitha M.K. has urged residents, elected representatives, traders, and volunteers to actively support the campaign. She stressed the importance of segregating waste at its source and handing it over only to authorised MCC waste collection vehicles. The success of the initiative, she noted, depends on community participation to ensure the long-term cleanliness of these transformed areas.

A Long Road Ahead

While the MCC’s efforts have made significant progress in clearing waste and beautifying these 80 GVPs, the challenge lies in sustaining these changes. Officials and residents alike will need to remain vigilant to prevent these areas from becoming dumping grounds once again.

Source: The Hindu