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Dhaka waste fees remain high as collection services lag
Residents of Dhaka South City Corporation areas continue to pay waste management fees exceeding Tk 100 monthly despite inconsistent garbage collection services. The persistent issue has drawn fresh attention to the city corporation's operational challenges.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Waste collection fees in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas remain above Tk 100 per month, even as residents report irregular pickup schedules and accumulating refuse in their neighborhoods. The disparity between charges and service delivery has become a recurring complaint among households across the municipality.
According to residents, garbage collection does not occur at regular intervals, leaving waste piled up on streets for extended periods. This gap between billing and actual service availability has intensified concerns about the corporation's waste management infrastructure and operational efficiency.
The DSCC has faced mounting pressure to address service inconsistencies as the city grapples with growing sanitation challenges. Authorities have not provided a clear timeline for resolving collection delays or adjusting fee structures to better align with service levels.
The situation underscores broader challenges in Dhaka's municipal waste management system, where resource constraints and logistical hurdles continue to hamper regular collection operations across densely populated residential areas. Residents have called for transparency regarding how waste management funds are utilized and improvements to service reliability.