Still stinks: Greater Chennai Corporation yet to fix foul smell from garbage trucks

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is yet to fulfil its promise of addressing complaints regarding the foul smell emenating from garbage trucks operating across the city.

During the 2024 GCC Budget presentation, Mayor R. Priya had announced that fish nets would be procured for 102 tipper vehicles to prevent spillage of garbage. The use of lorries without the cover to prevent spillage was a violation, officials had stated earlier. But, residents point out that a cover will still not solve the issue of foul smell and only the use of completely closed trucks can remedy the situation.