Delay in garbage collection turns area near key Gurgaon market into dumpsite

Gurgaon: Residents of Sector 9A have flagged deteriorating sanitation conditions in the area, citing irregular road sweeping, inadequate deployment of sanitation workers and prolonged delays in lifting garbage from collection points.According to residents, internal roads in the sector are being cleaned only once every seven to 10 days, resulting in the accumulation of dust, garbage and debris. They also pointed to overgrown vegetation along road edges and on vacant plots, which they said has worsened the condition of public spaces.Residents alleged that the sanitation contractor has deployed an insufficient workforce, resulting in inconsistent cleaning operations across the sector.

They said the problem becomes more severe during summer, when accumulated waste and dust create unhygienic conditions.“Only a few sanitation workers are seen in the sector, and sweeping is not carried out regularly. Dust remains on roads for days, while garbage collected from different locations often lies unattended for weeks. Public money is being spent, but the expected level of cleanliness is missing. The situation is affecting both sanitation and public health,” said Lalit Bhola, general secretary of the Sector 9A RWA.

Residents also flagged delays in the transportation of collected waste. They claimed that a shortage of vehicles for lifting garbage has resulted in waste remaining at temporary collection points for several days. “The area opposite the Sector 9A market has unfortunately become an unauthorised dumping spot because waste is not being cleared on time,” said resident Rakesh Kapoor.The residents have written to the MCG commissioner seeking intervention and stricter monitoring of sanitation services. They have demanded periodic verification of workforce deployment and better oversight of waste collection and disposal operations to ensure that cleaning work is carried out in accordance with the prescribed norms.Meanwhile, MCG’s senior sanitary officer, Sandeep Kumar, maintained that sanitation staff deployment is adequate and the complaints will be reviewed.