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Residents demand cleanup of garbage heaps near JBS transit hub

Residents demand cleanup of garbage heaps near JBS transit hub
Residents cry foul over mounds of garbage in the vicinity of JBS · thehansindia.com

Large piles of different kinds of garbage have appeared near JBS in Hyderabad.

The waste includes plastic, food packets, leaves, household rubbish, and building debris.

Many people travel through this area every day.

Residents say the garbage makes the place dirty and unpleasant.

When it rains, water can collect around the waste.

This may help mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects multiply.

People are asking officials to remove the garbage and place bins where needed.

They also want regular cleaning and action to stop people from dumping waste there again.

Key facts

Location
Vicinity of JBS, Hyderabad
Waste reported
Plastic, food packets, newspapers, vegetable waste, cloth, thermocol, household refuse, packaging, leaves, construction debris, and bulky items
Main concern
Open dumping along a major public transport corridor
Potential risks
Stagnant water, mosquitoes, disease vectors, insects, and stray animals
Requested action
Clear accumulated waste and debris
Long-term measures
Regular sweeping, monitoring, suitable bins or collection facilities, and action against illegal dumpers
Public affected
Passengers, pedestrians, commuters, and nearby residents

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