Salem Municipality to act against citizens if found dumping garbage in waterbodies
2 years, 8 months ago

Salem Municipality to act against citizens if found dumping garbage in waterbodies

New Indian Express  

SALEM: The Salem City Municipal Corporation has warned action against people who throw garbage into waterbodies and sewage channels. Even though the SCMC had taken these steps to keep the city clean, the public continues to litter roads and dump waste into waterbodies. To curb this, the SCMC has warned the public against throwing waste in public places, waterbodies and sewage channels. Residents can give the waste to the cleanliness workers who visit streets every day or dump it in the compactor bins."

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The Hindu  

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