Many families moved from Ariyamangalam and the surrounding areas due to the health problems represented by the landfill. | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy
Poor smell caused by compacted and fresh waste in the large backyard of Tiruchi Corporation in the suburbs of Ariyamangalam still persists in residential and commercial areas, despite the biological project of the garbage piles.
It is estimated that the yard landfill, spread over 47 acres, receives approximately 470 tonnes of garbage a day, except for several lake meters of accumulated (inheritance) waste. The inhabitants claim that while biological waste mining has reduced some of the larger garbage hills and led to a reduction in the number of fire accidents in the backyard, the DOUR rotting waste hangs in the air.
“The smell of compacted waste is the strongest during the rainy season. Long -term residents have become accustomed to it, but emissions can cause respiratory diseases. On days when the waste burns, air is filled with particles,” said Rajasekhar, who runs a television repair near Yard.
Several residents said that many families have released the suburbs due to health problems.
Social activists pointed out that the landfill influenced the quality of life in suburban neighborhoods. “This area is home to several educational institutions and is an important link to other cities in the Delta region. Having a huge landfill is a fire and security risk due to methane issued by heritage.
Liquidation Strategy
In May, the company called on offers to carry out the third phase of the biological mining project to segregate and process accumulated solid waste in the backyard. The project was to be implemented at the price of 40.85 GBP Crore sanctioned under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
The company’s head official told the Hindes that a few steps were taken to monitor the accumulation of waste in the backyard and ensure its safe disposal. “We are Getting Started on the Fourth Phase of Bio-Minging. Tiruchi Generates 430 To 470 Tonnes of Trash and Day, in Addition to Green Waste and Silt. The Segregation of At Least (MRFS), We Have Proposed and Bio-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Plant To Process Appnes of 100 Tonnes of Fruit and Vegetable Waste.
There is a plan to shred and process garden waste at the source.
“Currently, the company is sending 10 to 15 tonnes of plastic waste to the cement factory. Once biological mining is over, we are looking for an increase in green coverage in this area. The public should help by separation of domestic garbage and decide to recycle. Waste (liquidation) is everyone’s responsibility.
Published – 7 July 2025 20:30
