Mumbai: BMC has ordered an urgent, citywide inspection of all garbage trucks after a routine check in Dharavi revealed several decrepit large and mini compactors.Citing risks to sanitation workers, motorists and pedestrians, the solid waste management (SWM) department said vehicles found to be mechanically unsafe or prone to breakdowns will have to be immediately pulled out of service. SWM and transport departments’ assistant engineers have to jointly inspect every garbage vehicle in their wards. Engineers will also have to flag any shortage that could affect daily waste clearance.BMC reiterated that all garbage must be cleared before 8am, failing which action will be taken against the supervisors. TNN
