Gurgaon: The day after the fire broke out at Landfill Bandhwari, a group of residents from the city marched to the site on Monday and showed the alleged failure of the city corporation in managing waste.
They gathered under the banner of the Movement and citizens of Aravalli Bachao for clean air and expressed concern over the effects of toxic smoke from fire on flora and fauna in Aravalis.
Although officials have claimed that the fire was watered in two hours, some residents had reported seeing fire and smoked until the end of the night.
Firefighting officials said increased temperature had caused fire.
On Monday, residents insisted that the authorities had to build the center to sort out the trash and treat it so that the volume of garbage reached the TPA was reduced.
“Thirty hours after the fire was reported, we could still see the fire here and there on Monday night.
Probes can reveal if the fire is deliberately set.
Often, such a fire is caused by the trapped methane produced when food waste is discarded.
That’s why the separation The source needs to be strictly implemented.
80 times are stronger than carbon dioxide, “said Chandra Mouli Basu filmmaker, member of Aravalli Bachao.
Residents demand a proactive approach to city waste management.
“We see so much labor and machines that handle mixed waste there.
Compost made of mixed waste is useless and full of toxic heavy metals.
The people who work there are also exposed to toxicity,” said Kavita Bansal, a member of a citizen for clean air.
The protesters show that poisonous smoke will have a bad effect on Aravali forests as well.
“Aravalis is an important water refill zone and wildlife habitat.
There are only certain parts of the Aravalist who are still intact and pure,” said Anu PD, another member of Aravalli Bachao.
Ruchika Sethi Takkar Citizens for Clean Air said, “We want the main minister and other authority to underline such a danger of fire on public health and establish accountability.” It is told about the demands of the population, Ashish Singla, Commissioner with the Mission of Swachh Bharat in Gurgaon, “The Fire was brought under the control on Sunday itself.
All precautions are at the location.
Methane caught in waste has triggered fire.
Waste is being processed continuously and We strive to increase efforts.
In addition, we have identified the bulk waste generator and we will immediately issue notices to implement a wet waste process at the community level.
Actions will be taken against those who fail to obey norms.
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