Guwahati: Overflowing garbage bins raise health alarm in city

Staff reporter

Guwahati: Overflowing garbage bins and uncollected waste have become a growing concern across several areas of Guwahati, sparking fears of a potential health crisis amid the ongoing monsoon season.

Residents from localities such as Guwahati Club, Silpukhuri and Panjabari have voiced strong criticism of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), alleging poor waste management and irregular garbage clearance. “The dumpsters are always full, and there aren’t enough to handle the daily waste,” said a resident from Guwahati Club.

In Silpukhuri, locals report waste being dumped besides already overflowing bins, resulting in foul stench and unhygienic surroundings. “The smell is unbearable and the area turns filthy,” lamented another resident. The absence of a proper waste segregation system has further worsened the situation. Citizens say there is no clear separation between wet and dry waste, which complicates disposal and recycling efforts. “GMC has not implemented segregation effectively. We urgently need more dumpsters and systematic handling,” said a Panjabari resident.

With rainwater accumulating around the garbage heaps, residents fear the spread of mosquito-borne diseases and other health hazards. Many are calling on the GMC to act immediately by deploying more waste collection vehicles, ensuring daily pick-ups, implementing segregation protocols, and launching awareness drives.

As frustration mounts, citizens stress that urgent, transparent measures are needed to avert a public health emergency and protect the city’s hard-earned image in cleanliness rankings.

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