Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Plastic Waste Dumping Sparks Concern near Vishwamitri River
Imagine a lot of plastic trash being left out in the open, near a river.
That's what's happening in Manjalpur, where garbage trucks are dropping off plastic waste.
People are worried because it smells bad and could make them sick.
When it rains, the trash might get washed into the river, undoing efforts to clean it.
The local government says they don't know about this.
The plastic is also a fire hazard because there are no safety measures.
The area is near the river which is being cleaned.
This situation is raising concerns about health and environmental damage in the area.
Plastic waste is being dumped near the Vishwamitri river in Manjalpur, Vadodara, raising health and environmental concerns.
Door-to-door garbage collection vans are offloading plastic waste near Mahadev Circle.
Residents have complained about foul odor and the risk of waste entering the river during monsoon.
A VMC official stated the civic body is unaware of the Manjalpur waste handling site.
Youth Congress member Parth Patel highlighted the lack of fire safety and potential damage to river cleaning efforts.
- Who
- Local residents and Youth Congress member Parth Patel.
- What
- Dumping of plastic waste near the Vishwamitri river.
- When
- Ongoing, with increased concern due to the upcoming monsoon season.
- Where
- Manjalpur area of Vadodara, near the Vishwamitri river.
- Why
- Unknown, but allegedly involves drivers being paid to dump waste; causing health hazards, environmental damage and hindering cleaning efforts.
Residents' Concerns
VMC Response
Waste Disposal Location
Residents' Concerns
Local residents and Parth Patel express concern about the dumping site near the Vishwamitri river and the lack of authorized facility.
VMC Response
VMC official claims to be unaware of the unauthorized waste handling facility in Manjalpur and states that the only authorized plastic recycling facility is in Atladara.
- Location of dumping
- Near Vishwamitri river, Manjalpur, Vadodara
- Type of Waste
- Plastic
- Concerns Raised
- Health hazards, environmental damage, and foul odor
- Official Response
- VMC unaware of the unauthorized dumping site
- Official Recycling Facility
- Located in Atladara (according to VMC)