Karimnagar civic body to name and shame those dumping garbage on roads

The Karimnagar Municipal Corporation is taking strict steps to stop roadside garbage dumping. CCTV cameras, fines starting from Rs 1,000 and name-and-shame measures will be used to track violators and develop the city as a dumper bin-free zone.

Karimnagar: In a bid to develop Karimnagar as a dumper bin-free city, Municipal Corporation officials have stepped up measures to curb indiscriminate garbage dumping. Along with closing open dumping points, CCTV cameras are being installed to identify offenders. Officials have also decided to impose fines on those throwing garbage on roads, with plans to display photographs to name and shame violators as well.

Despite repeated appeals to hand over waste to municipal vehicles collecting it door to door, several residents continue to dump garbage on roads and at dumper bins. To check this, the Corporation will levy a fine of Rs 1,000 on first-time offenders. Repeat violators will face a higher penalty.

CCTV surveillance will help trace those disposing waste at unauthorised locations. Open dumping spots are being fenced off, and warning flex boards are being displayed to caution residents against violations.

If individuals bring garbage on two-wheelers, their addresses will be tracked through vehicle numbers, and fines will be imposed accordingly. For those arriving on foot, their photographs will be displayed at the spot to name and shame them.

Although six underground dustbins are available across town, garbage is still being dumped on roads. Areas such as the stretch behind the bus stand have become difficult to pass due to foul smell, despite having two underground dustbins nearby.

Officials said lack of awareness is a major reason behind the practice. Earlier, the Corporation conducted awareness drives, cleaned the dumping spots, placed Gangoli containers and deployed staff to guide residents to dispose waste in bins.