Garbage accumulation along the roadsides of Sri Vijaya Puram has become a pressing civic concern, with uncollected waste piling up across several areas within the city limits. Localities such as Chakkargaon, Nayagaon, Bargat Line, RGT Road, Prem Nagar, and Golghar have witnessed heaps of unattended garbage for days, creating unhygienic conditions and drawing criticism from residents.
Despite being under the jurisdiction of the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC), the waste collection system in several zones remains inconsistent. Residents report that door-to-door collection is often delayed or skipped entirely, forcing them to leave garbage on the roadside. Over time, these spots have turned into unofficial dumping grounds, posing health and environmental hazards.
Residents of Chakkargaon have expressed frustration over the irregular collection schedule. According to them, garbage collection staff frequently fail to arrive on time, compelling households to leave waste on the streets. The accumulated trash emits foul odours and attracts stray animals, worsening the situation. Many allege that the inefficiency of the system has turned once-clean neighbourhoods into unsightly and unhygienic stretches.
The issue extends to other areas such as Bargat Line, where residents claim that repeated complaints to municipal officials have yielded no improvement. Waste continues to pile up despite assurances, leaving citizens to deal with overflowing garbage bins and scattered waste. The lack of timely collection, they say, reflects poor planning and limited accountability at the civic level.
In high-traffic localities such as Golghar and RGT Road, the impact is especially visible. Garbage accumulation along these central roads has not only marred the city’s appearance but also raised public health concerns. During humid weather, residents fear an increased risk of vector-borne diseases as garbage remains exposed for long durations.
For many citizens, the problem highlights a deeper issue in urban management under the Smart City Mission. They argue that while infrastructure projects and beautification drives continue to receive attention, essential services like waste management remain neglected. Without consistent collection and monitoring, the promise of a clean and sustainable city appears distant.
Residents from across these affected areas have repeatedly urged the municipal authorities to restore regular collection services and ensure stricter supervision of waste-handling operations. However, visible action remains limited. In several wards, garbage trucks are reportedly irregular, and the absence of proper coordination between sanitation staff and municipal supervisors has worsened the crisis.
The growing mounds of waste have not only become a civic embarrassment but also a reminder of the need for practical, ground-level reforms. Citizens stress that the success of the Smart City Mission cannot be measured by new buildings or road projects alone, but by efficient management of everyday issues that affect public health and quality of life.
Unless regular waste collection and monitoring are restored immediately, residents fear that the situation could escalate further, undermining the city’s hygiene and image. The mounting garbage across Sri Vijaya Puram stands as a visible challenge to the city’s claim of being a clean, smart, and livable urban space.
