The dumping yard in Karimnagar, a city with a population of approximately 5 lakhs, is facing a crisis as heaps of waste continue to grow unchecked. Despite plans to purify the waste, the relevant agency responsible for the task is missing, rendering the machines useless and halting the biomining process.
The mounting garbage not only poses environmental hazards but also releases smoke that affects nearby residents. The dumping yard located at Kothi Rampur, Ramagundam Bypass Road, under the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation has reached dangerous levels, with garbage piling up daily. The overflow has led to dumping near the Manair river, causing distress to residents due to smoke and fire hazards.
Garbage collected from all over the city is taken to the dumping yard, where only dry waste items are separated for sale. The remaining waste amounts to about 110 tons per day after segregation. Despite promises to clean up the dumping yard, there is no immediate solution in sight, leading to calls for alternative locations from concerned residents.
The situation has prompted Municipal Commissioner Niwas to bring the matter to the attention of the Collector, acknowledging the urgency of the issue. The dumping yard has been on fire for four months, affecting residents in various areas with smoke and potential health risks. The biomining process initiated by the Smart City Corporation has faced setbacks, with machinery lying unused since May last year despite a budget of Rs 16 crores.
With conflicting reports on the progress of biomining efforts, the city is left dealing with vast piles of untreated garbage as the one-year deadline for cleaning the dumping yard has passed. Residents are worried about the potential release of smoke from the Autonagar dumping yard if the situation is not addressed promptly.
