Construction and Demolition Waste - Inputs on Root Causes
Below are some of the key issues outlined by you on Construction and Demolition waste.
Kindly review them and help identify Root Causes for these issues.
Once the Root Causes are known, we can have a separate discussion on specific solutions that need to be implemented by various stakeholders to address the menace of C&D waste.
We look forward to your inputs!
Ministry of Urban Development
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Construction and Demolition Waste/Malba - Key Issues
1. In most cities, there is no permanent site for C&D waste collection
2. Many times, C&D waste is dumped on open roads and outside sites
3. The wastes generates huge air pollution and also makes the areas dirty
4. This turns into a garbage dump in a few days
5. Open canals are choked with C&D waste material dumped in
6. C&D waste blocks roads and pathways making commuting difficult.
7. Waste material is not cleared for days causing problems for neighbours
8. These materials are carried in open vehicles which drops debris on the way
9. This waste leads to collection of water during rains
10. Municipality does not pay much attention to this issue even after complaints more