Unscientific waste handling continues in Kalamassery
The Hindu
Garbage disposal hit after sub-contractor complains of not receiving payment
Unscientific handling of waste is continuing unabated in Kalamassery Municipality.
Heaps of non-biodegradable waste remain at the waste collection yard of the civic body in North Kalamassery. Waste segregation and disposal were hit after the person, who had received the sub-contract from the firm chosen to handle waste, alleged that he was yet to receive a major share of the payment.
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