Salem's Deepavali Waste Crisis: 1,100 Metric Tons of Garbage Generated
2 months, 1 week ago

Salem's Deepavali Waste Crisis: 1,100 Metric Tons of Garbage Generated

The Hindu  

Salem Corporation has begun clearing the 1,100 metric tonnes of garbage generated during Deepavali celebrations in the city. The clean-up operation involves 11 tractors, two compactor vehicles, four JCBs, and 190 conservancy workers. The operation is expected to take four days, with main roads prioritised first, followed by residential streets.

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Steps being taken to reduce generation of garbage in Salem city: Corporation Commissioner
1 year, 4 months ago

Steps being taken to reduce generation of garbage in Salem city: Corporation Commissioner

The Hindu  

Corporation Commissioner S. Balachander said that steps are being taken to reduce the generation of garbage in the city. Mr. Selvaraj said that recently the Corporation awarded a tender to a private company to carry out solid waste management in the city. Mr. Balachander said that it was the government’s decision to allow private companies to carry out solid waste …

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 …

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