Residents of Kodungaiyur and nearby Perambur areas have strongly urged the State government to cancel the proposed waste-to-energy project at the Kodungaiyur dumpyard and permanently close the existing landfill, which has been a long-standing source of pollution and health concerns.
People living in these neighborhoods say the dumpyard has caused serious environmental and civic problems for many years. They complain about foul smell, air pollution, poor sanitation, and health risks caused by the massive garbage disposal site. Many residents fear that the new waste-to-energy plant could worsen pollution levels instead of solving the waste management issue.
The demand is especially significant because Perambur is the constituency of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and residents are expecting urgent government action to improve living conditions in the area. Local communities are calling for better civic infrastructure, cleaner surroundings, and permanent solutions to long-standing waste problems.
Residents have proposed that the 352-acre Kodungaiyur dumpyard should be transformed through eco-restoration projects rather than being used for another waste-related facility. They believe the land can be converted into green spaces, ecological parks, or other environmentally beneficial developments that would improve public health and quality of life.
Environmental activists and local citizens argue that eco-restoration would help repair decades of environmental damage, reduce pollution, and provide much-needed green cover for North Chennai.
The issue has become a major public concern, with many residents hoping the government will prioritize sustainable urban development over projects they believe may continue harming the environment. Their demands reflect growing awareness about environmental justice and the need for cleaner, healthier communities in Chennai.