Residents urge GCC to stop dumping of waste in Perungudi dumpyard

CHENNAI Citing rising public health issues, residents have demanded that the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) stop dumping waste in the Perungudi dumpyard. Residents’ associations have planned to launch protests against the dumping. MCN Nagar and State Bank Colony Welfare Association secretary, M. Krishnamurthy, said: “The dumpyard generates leachate when rainwater filters through waste.

Leachate seeps into the groundwater and spreads to all the surrounding areas.” K. Kalaiselvam, secretary of the Federation of Thoraipakkam Residents’ Welfare Associations, said the site released toxic air pollutants. Residents have also demanded real-time monitoring of air pollution in the areas near the dumpyard. ‘Slow progress’ A.

Francis, president of the Federation of Thoraipakkam Residents’ Welfare Associations, said: “Biomining work is progressing at a snail’s pace. It was expected to be completed by 2024, but only 100 acres have been reclaimed so far. Residents are facing the risk of health complications.