MYSURU: Heaps of garbage dumped along the roadside near Mission Hospital in Mandi Mohalla have raised concerns among residents and commuters, who say the area is being neglected despite its proximity to the Raja Marga, the route used for the city’s Dasara Jumboo Savari procession.
Discarded vegetable and fruit peels, plastic and other waste have accumulated on both sides of the road, creating unhygienic conditions. Residents say the situation is particularly worrying because the dumping spot is located next to Mission Hospital, where patients, visitors and hospital staff regularly travel.
The issue has also raised questions about regular waste collection and sanitation in the locality, with residents urging the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to take immediate steps to address the problem.
Garbage dumping raises hygiene concerns
According to residents, the roadside has become an unofficial dumping point, with waste allegedly deposited there every day. The garbage includes biodegradable waste such as vegetable and fruit peels, along with plastic and other discarded materials.
Cattle feeding on the accumulated waste has become a common sight, adding to concerns about cleanliness and the safe disposal of garbage. The presence of animals around the dumping spot can also scatter waste further along the road, making the area more difficult to maintain.
Residents fear that the accumulation of waste could create conditions favourable for mosquito breeding and increase the risk of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. Stagnant water and improperly managed waste can contribute to public health concerns, particularly when sanitation is not maintained consistently.
Residents seek regular cleaning
Residents have alleged that the Mysuru City Corporation has not ensured adequate and regular cleaning of the area despite the reported daily dumping. They have called for more effective monitoring and sanitation measures to prevent the roadside from continuing to function as an unofficial garbage yard.
Among their key demands is the relocation of the existing waste collection point to a more suitable place. They have also urged civic authorities to take strict action against indiscriminate dumping, particularly of plastic and other non-biodegradable waste.
Residents say daily cleaning and proper waste collection are necessary to prevent garbage from accumulating again after it is cleared. They want the corporation to ensure that the area remains clean rather than relying only on occasional removal of accumulated waste.
Concern over a prominent city route
The dumping spot’s location near the Raja Marga has added to residents’ concerns. The route is associated with Mysuru’s Dasara festivities and the Jumboo Savari procession, which draws large crowds to the city.
Residents have questioned why a road near such an important route and a hospital should be allowed to remain littered. They have called for consistent sanitation measures to protect public health and maintain the city’s cleanliness.
The immediate concern is to clear the accumulated waste and prevent further dumping. Residents are seeking a more suitable waste collection arrangement, regular sanitation and stronger enforcement against those who dispose of garbage indiscriminately.
The Mysuru City Corporation’s response will be important in addressing the complaints and ensuring that the locality does not continue to face recurring waste-management problems.