Three contractors working on Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) projects have been arrested for illegally dumping excavated earth on Elliot’s Beach. The dumping, which occurred on a 150-meter stretch, violated environmental regulations and prompted action from the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). The incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement and accountability in managing construction waste.
Two workers were caught dumping waste from a gated community into a GCC bin in Mogappair, highlighting the ongoing issue of illegal waste disposal by gated communities in Chennai. Despite rules requiring them to register with authorized vendors, many communities choose to save money by using local workers to dump unsegregated waste, overloading the GCC system and contributing to landfill burden.
NYSDEC ECOs have been actively enforcing environmental laws, resulting in several arrests for various offenses, including illegal fishing, dumping, burning, and harassment of wildlife.
A variety of incidents were reported to the Mayfield Police Department in April, including illegal dumping, a missing wallet, an injury at a special needs care facility, and a suspicious man at the soccer fields.
Daniel Chiwoko, a 49-year-old from Gorton, has been fined and banned from driving for three months after dumping rubbish in an alleyway on Beresford Street in Moss Side. Chiwoko parked his Ford Transit in front of residential waste containers and proceeded to fill them with building materials and household waste, leaving no room for residents to dispose of their waste. A local resident captured photographic evidence of the incident, which was used to trace the vehicle to Chiwoko. Chiwoko admitted to the offense after being confronted with the photographs. He pleaded guilty to fly-tipping under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 33(5) and was sentenced at Manchester Magistrates Court. Chiwoko received a 12-month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work, along with being disqualified from driving for three months. He was also ordered to pay costs and a victim surcharge, totaling £617.
