Source : The Hindu Date : 20.06.2009
Burning of solid waste banned
Staff Correspondent
HUBLI: The Commissioner of Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has banned burning of solid waste products in the twin cities. In a release issued here, the corporation commissioner has said that burning of solid waste products was likely to lead to production of poisonous gases that was harmful to human beings, especially children.
He has said that those found indulging in such act would be penalised. He has asked residents to call the corporation control room (Ph: 2213888) in case they come across pourkarmikas burning solid waste instead of dumping it in dustbins.