HDMC clears 30 garbage black spots in Dharwad; over 100 identified
Dharwad: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has cleared more than 30 garbage black spots in Dharwad in the past week as part of a drive to eliminate such locations, officials said. The sites have been fenced to prevent fresh dumping, and officials said most have remained clean so far.
By Gururaj Jamkhandi
Dharwad: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has cleared more than 30 garbage black spots in Dharwad in the past week as part of a drive to eliminate such locations, officials said.
The sites have been fenced to prevent fresh dumping, and officials said most have remained clean so far.HDMC has identified more than 100 garbage black spots in the city, officials said.
While over 30 have been cleared, the remaining sites are on the corporation’s radar.
Mayor Jyoti Patil said they would be cleared in the coming days with continuous monitoring.Several black spots are located in residential areas such as Narayanpur, Sadhankeri, Kalyan Nagar, College Road and Malmaddi, according to HDMC officials.Officials said the corporation provides regular door-to-door waste collection services, but some residents and commercial establishments continue to dispose of garbage at unauthorised locations.The problem is compounded by people dumping waste at night, officials said, adding that roadside food vendors have been found disposing of leftover food and other waste in buckets or plastic bags at isolated spots.“Maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility.
The corporation can clean a place today, but if citizens dump waste again tomorrow, the problem will persist.
Dharwad’s residents are known for their awareness and education, and we expect them to set an example,” said HDMC zonal Officer Arvind Jamkhandi.The civic body has increased surveillance at vulnerable locations and warned of strict action.
Repeat offenders will face hefty penalties, officials said.The campaign underscores a larger question: Can a city truly claim progress if its residents fail to practise basic cleanliness? While infrastructure and enforcement are important, lasting success depends on behavioural change.
Until citizens view waste management as a personal responsibility rather than solely a municipal duty, Dharwad’s battle against garbage black spots is unlikely to end.Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
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