Mangaluru’s Garbage Trucks Leak Trouble on City Roads

Waste transport vehicles operated by the Mangaluru City Corporation are drawing sharp criticism for turning city roads into foul-smelling, slippery hazards. These garbage trucks, en route to the Pacchanady dumping yard, are reportedly leaking stinking wastewater onto the streets, creating a serious inconvenience for road users.

Motorists, particularly those driving behind these trucks, often find themselves splashed with filthy, odorous water oozing from both sides of the moving vehicles. This creates not just discomfort but also raises significant public health concerns.

A particularly problematic zone is the stretch between Padavinangady and Pacchanady Road. Here, large volumes of wastewater accumulate, rendering the road slippery and dangerous—especially for two-wheeler riders who face a high risk of losing control and skidding.

Apart from the immediate threat of accidents, the constant leakage also spreads a foul stench across various parts of the city, affecting the quality of life and tarnishing Mangaluru’s image.

Despite repeated instances and visible risks, there has been no visible intervention from civic authorities. The lack of properly sealed and maintained waste-carrying trucks continues to endanger both hygiene and road safety.

Residents and commuters are now urging the authorities to take swift and strict measures—enforcing maintenance protocols, sealing mechanisms, and routine inspections—to ensure such public hazards are eliminated.

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