Vehicles scarps dumped in residential lane in Trichy creates health hazards.

The haphazard dumping of Vehicles scarps waste

Trichy: The haphazard dumping of Vehicles scarps waste by private buses, cars scraper all along the Thomas lane near Jamal Mohamed College in Trichy adjacent to Anna stadium, a residential area, is proving to be a nuisance to residents and commuters in the vicinity. The trader has bought a plot of land at this lane for residential purpose but converted his plot as scarping yard for old buses and cars and he dumps scarp waste such crude oil, damaged seats etc outside his scrap yard all along the Thomas lane. This creates health hazards such as toxic smell, snakes and other reptiles take refuge in this waste and the residents of Thomas lane are very scared of reptiles and also the toxic and stinking smell of the waste dumped by the trader. Situated centre of Educational institution, the Jamal Mohamed College and the residential area of Thomas lane, the scrapping yard creates a huge noise pollution. The kids walking along the lane get hurts due to the broken glasses thrown all along the land from the scraping yard."The lane is now labeled the 'stinking lane' and many people avoid it. Apart from the scrapes strewn all around, the unhygienic conditions of the lane.“A massive quantity of waste is dumped all along the lane. This is causing public nuisance’. Illegal dumping is a serious and growing problem in Thomas lane. Abandoned scraps and its waste is not only an eyesore but it impacts Trichy city in many negative way such as Increases health risks, Abandoned and decaying garbage attracts rats and other disease-carrying creatures, Increases environmental risks. Illegal dumping of hazardous waste contaminates soil and water,. Contributes to other illegal activity: By tolerating illegal dumping you send a message to violators that these and other types of non-desirable activities are okay in your neighborhood” said Mrs.Uma,a social activist of the area. “It is a pity that the District Health office is situated next door of the illegal dumping yard of a private scarping yard. Many pigs also take shelters of this waste, which is a major health hazard of the city “said Selvamani a commuter of this lane. The residents of the area aspire for speedy action by the Pollution control board as well Trichy Municipal corporation authorities to take action against the erring persons to bring to an end to this Environment Hazards -Govin