Mumbai resident shares images of garbage dumped on roads in angry Reddit post
A resident of Mumbai sparked a strong reaction online after they shared several photographs of piles of garbage dumped on roadsides in the Oshiwara area, demanding accountability from both authorities and citizens.In a post that went viral on Reddit, the resident of Behraum Baug voiced frustration over the worsening sanitation in the locality. "This is what our roads have come to - piles of garbage, zero accountability," the user wrote, attaching over seven images showing trash dumped along roads and dividers.advertisementRaising health concerns, they said, 'Plastic, food waste, construction debris - you name it, it's all there. With the monsoon nearing, this has turned into a breeding ground for diseases, mosquitoes, and rodents. The stench is unbearable.'
The post questioned the role of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saying, 'Is the richest municipal corporation of India even aware of what's going on? Are these areas being inspected? Are there no dustbins, or is this just sheer apathy?'But the user didn't stop at criticising the authorities. They also turned the lens inward. 'People here are equally careless. Is it really that hard to walk a little further to a dustbin or wait for the collection van?' they asked. The post ended with a call to action: 'This isn't just a rant. I genuinely want to know if there's a proper grievance portal to get this sorted.'advertisementTake a look at the post here:
Social media users flooded the comments section of the post with suggestions. One of the users recommended lodging a complaint with the BMC on X, adding that follow-up reminders sometimes help. 'BMC responds quickly, but lasting change depends on public behaviour too,' the user said. Another user suggested tagging international handles to highlight the issue. 'The government was broom-ready when the G20 came visiting. Maybe we should show them the real Mumbai too,' they wrote.A user commented on the timing: 'Saw your post just as I was passing by that exact garbage pile. What are the odds?'While the post struck a chord online, it also served as a reminder that real change needs both civic action and community effort.Tune InMust Watch
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