A legacy waste dump that had accumulated for nearly two years along R C Das Path in Hengrabari, Ward No. 39 of Guwahati, has been cleared by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) this week. The clean-up followed a formal complaint submitted to GMC’s Division 3 office.
The site, located on a busy residential and commercial stretch, had turned into an informal dumping ground due to repeated disposal of waste by nearby residents.
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has cleared a two-year-old garbage dump along R C Das Path in Hengrabari, Ward No. 39, after a complaint was lodged with Division 3. The ground had become an illegal dumping site, raising sanitation concerns for local residents.
How the Dump Built Up
According to local residents, the open ground had been used as an illegal dumping spot for nearly two years.
Layers of mixed waste, including plastic, food scraps, and discarded furniture, gradually accumulated at the site. Residents said garbage was frequently thrown there during early morning and late evening hours.
The absence of physical barriers around the plot and limited monitoring reportedly contributed to the continued dumping.
GMC Action After Complaint
The clean-up was undertaken after a formal complaint was submitted to GMC Division 3. Municipal workers removed the accumulated waste from the site earlier this week.
The ward councillor of Ward No. 39 stated that the area had faced similar issues in the past.
“For a long time, nearby residents would dump garbage on the ground. This time, someone had complained to the Division 3 Guwahati Municipal Corporation, and they had cleaned the area,” the councillor said.
The councillor added that earlier attempts involved burning the waste, but dumping resumed afterwards. “As per my perception, people will start dumping at the spot yet again,” the councillor further stated.
Ongoing Sanitation Challenges in Guwahati
Illegal dumping remains a recurring issue in several parts of Guwahati, particularly in open plots without fencing or monitoring.
The Hengrabari clean-up adds to a series of similar operations undertaken by GMC to address legacy waste and improve sanitation across the city.
For residents of Ward No. 39, the immediate concern has been resolved with the removal of accumulated waste. However, long-term prevention measures such as fencing, surveillance, or stricter enforcement may be necessary to prevent recurrence.
What Happens Next?
As of now, the garbage has been cleared from the Hengrabari ground, marking the end of a two-year accumulation.
The effectiveness of the clean-up will depend on whether sustained monitoring and preventive measures are implemented to stop fresh dumping at the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the garbage dump cleared in Guwahati?
The waste was cleared from an open ground along R C Das Path in Hengrabari, Ward No. 39, under the jurisdiction of GMC Division 3.
Why did garbage accumulate there for two years?
Residents said the absence of fencing and monitoring allowed people to repeatedly dump household and mixed waste at the site.