Construction debris dumping continues to choke Coimbatore roads, waterbodies
Construction and demolition waste is being illegally dumped along roads and waterbodies in Coimbatore, causing environmental and safety hazards. Environmentalists are urging the local corporation to implement better waste management and recycling practices.
Why it matters
Improper disposal of construction debris threatens urban infrastructure and local ecosystems, highlighting the need for sustainable waste management policies.
Construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumped along roadsides and waterbodies continues to pose safety and environmental concerns across Coimbatore, with environmentalists and commuters urging the Corporation to strengthen regulation of debris disposal.
The Ukkadam–Selvapuram bypass is among the stretches where heaps of broken concrete, bricks, and excavated soil have accumulated along the roadside.
“Whenever there is a strong breeze, dust from the debris blows across the road, reducing visibility for two-wheeler riders. During the rains, mud spreads onto the carriageway, making the stretch hazardous,” said K. Ramesh, a commuter.
R. Manikandan of Kovai Kulangal Paadhukappu Amaippu said that large quantities of construction debris were also being dumped into watercourses.
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