Residents across several sectors of Greater Noida have raised serious concerns over growing garbage piles on streets, blaming irregular waste collection and poor sanitation management by civic authorities.
For the past few weeks, heaps of garbage have been left unattended at multiple locations in the city, particularly in Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta sectors, residents said.
Despite the presence of a door-to-door garbage collection system, locals claim that the service has become highly irregular, forcing residents to dump waste at roadside collection points where it remains uncleared for days.
Residents Say Complaints Going Unheard
Surendra Bhati, a resident of Sector Alpha 2, said the problem has worsened due to inconsistent garbage collection.
“Garbage vans come irregularly. Even when residents throw waste in designated street vats, the larger trucks do not arrive to lift it. The waste simply keeps accumulating,” he said.
Similar conditions have been reported near a temple in Sector Beta 1, where garbage heaps have remained uncleared just days before the Holi festival.
Harinder Bhati, general secretary of the sector’s RWA, said repeated complaints to the Greater Noida Authority have not produced results.
“If areas around temples are not cleaned before festivals, how can we talk about maintaining cleanliness in the city?” he asked.
Sewer Overflow Adds to Residents’ Woes
In several areas of Sector Beta 1, the sanitation crisis has been compounded by sewer overflow, further worsening hygiene conditions.
RWA president Sangeeta Sharma said residents have repeatedly approached authorities but feel ignored.
“We have raised complaints many times. It seems like nobody is listening,” she said.
Authority Promises Action
Officials from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) said teams have been deployed to address sanitation complaints and clear waste from roads and parks ahead of the festival.
Authorities also stated that action will be taken against contractors responsible for irregular garbage collection.
However, residents say they will believe the improvement only when the waste stops piling up on their streets.
