Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Nandyal residents demand relocation of hazardous waste dump
In Nandyal town, people are very upset because a dumping site near their homes has been growing for many years.
This dumping site has dangerous waste like old hospital equipment and expired medicines.
The bad smell and waste are making people sick.
Leaders from local groups visited the area and said the government has not kept its promise to move the dumping site.
They also said the area has no working toilets, good roads, or clean water.
The people are warning that they will protest more if nothing is done to fix these problems.
Residents and activists demand the relocation of a hazardous waste dump yard in PV Nagar, Nandyal town.
The dump yard, started in 2000, has expanded and now contains hazardous waste like hospital equipment and expired medicines.
The toxic stench from the dump yard has caused widespread health issues among locals.
The area lacks basic civic amenities such as functional toilets, proper roads, drainage, and drinking water.
Activists criticized Minister N.M.D. Farooq for not keeping his pre-election promise to relocate the dump yard.
- Who
- Residents of PV Nagar, Nandyal town, leaders from KVPS and DYFI
- What
- Demanding relocation of a hazardous waste dump yard and improvement of civic amenities
- When
- Visited on Sunday as part of their 'Samajika Shankharavam' campaign
- Where
- PV Nagar, Nandyal town
- Why
- Due to health concerns and lack of civic amenities
- Location
- PV Nagar, Nandyal town
- Organizations Involved
- Kulavivaksha Vyatireka Porata Sangham (KVPS), Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI)
- Year Dumping Started
- 2000
- Hazardous Waste Types
- Municipal waste, hospital surgical equipment, expired medicines
- Health Issues
- Toxic stench, widespread health complications
- Civic Amenities Issues
- Non-functional community toilets, lack of proper roads, drainage, and drinking water
- Promises Made
- Minister N.M.D. Farooq promised to relocate the dump yard