A number of shopkeepers of different markets throw garbage on the roads and in parking areas causing environmental pollution besides diseases.
It has been observed that roads, streets and parking areas present an ugly look as a result of garbage throwing despite the fact that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has allocated spaces for the disposal of waste.
The city with a population of about 1.67 million is known for its cleanliness and greenery but with the passage of time, a callous attitude of small number of people has badly disrupted its beauty, Ejaz Mian, a resident of Sector I-10 commented.
He said that there is a need to adopt pro-active approach to meet all such conditions despite the fact unabated garbage throwing has not only hampered the capital’s beauty but also polluted the environment.
Muhammad Ikram said that a proper system for the disposal of waste is a big issue that demands proper attention by the civic body.
Muhammad Kamran, a resident of G-6 suggested that the civic body should use latest machinery in order to cater the problem of waste management.
He said that Islamabad is the only planned city of the country and it should be kept neat and tidy while using modern techniques to preserve its beauty.
Another resident of Aabpara, Idrees Shah, said the volume of the waste has now swelled as the population has increased in the city.
“We have lodged complaints many times with the CDA, but action is yet awaited to stop dumping of waste around our markets and shopping centres,” he added.
According to a report, the federal capital generates a waste of about 650 tons per day while around 250 tons remains in trash bins or garbage trolleys that prove to be a hotbed for several diseases.
Health experts said sanitary workers and scavengers, particularly children, collecting garbage are at high risk of contracting diseases.
When contacted the civic body, an official of the CDA apprised that the authority has an efficient mechanism for garbage collection; however, he admitted there is a need to educate the people to use places allocated for garage dumping.
