Sanpada Sector 1 in Navi Mumbai remains burdened by an escalating waste issue, much to the frustration of local residents. Despite daily footfall from hundreds of commuters using the only pathway between Raj Uday CHS and Vashi Station, the area alongside the sewage canal has turned into an unsightly and growing dumping ground.

Maria Kaur, who proactively and regularly raises the issue of uncleanliness in Sanpada, in a post on X said, “The only way from Sanpada to Vashi station for hundreds of people daily at Navi Mumbai Sanpada Sector 1 (along the sewage) had become a waste dump. The trash pile stays at Sector 1, Sanpada stays intact.”

Litter is strewn across the walkway, with plastic, paper, and food waste accumulating dangerously close to the railings overlooking the canal. This pathway, which serves as the primary route for pedestrians travelling to Vashi Station, now poses, not only an aesthetic issue, but also, a health hazard due to the unhygienic conditions.

Another Sanpada resident, Anupriya Jadhav, expressed her frustration, she said, “We urgently need more frequent clean-up initiatives and stricter enforcement of anti-littering regulations. People caught littering should be fined to discourage such behaviour.”

She added, “While it’s irresponsible of citizens to discard waste, especially non-biodegradable items like plastic cups, it is also the municipal authorities duty to deploy sanitation teams regularly. The authorities must step up and take swift action to ensure our neighbourhood remains clean.”

Kapil Gethe, a resident of Sector 1, Sanpada, shared similar concerns. He said, “The waste not only mars the appearance of the area but also attracts pests. The municipal corporation needs to intervene immediately to resolve this growing problem.”