Mandur

Mandur is perhaps Karnataka's most untidy village. Just 25 km away from Bangalore, this landfill site bears the brunt of the IT city's garbage. The residents here have been protesting for years against dumping of garbage which has created mounds, some as high as 70 feet, and led to respiratory diseases.

An eerie sight of vultures hovering atop a 100-feet deep garbage dump yard greets people who come to this village, just 25 kilometers away from Bangalore.

Bangalore's garbage problem has finally reached Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's door. Mandur, a small village next to the one of the biggest landfills, about 30 kms away from Bangalore is protesting against the dumping of waste at their village for the last five years.

'There is an old familiar ring to the promises being given to the people of Mandur who have been protesting against the dumping of Bangalore's garbage in their backyard.

Back in 2012, Bangalore faced a garbage crisis that made the life of its residents difficult - and also made international headlines.

Mandur is perhaps Karnataka's most untidy village. Just 25 km away from Bangalore, this landfill site bears the brunt of the IT city's garbage. The residents here have been protesting for years against dumping of garbage which has created mounds, some as high as 70 feet, and led to respiratory diseases.

An eerie sight of vultures hovering atop a 100-feet deep garbage dump yard greets people who come to this village, just 25 kilometers away from Bangalore.

Bangalore's garbage problem has finally reached Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's door. Mandur, a small village next to the one of the biggest landfills, about 30 kms away from Bangalore is protesting against the dumping of waste at their village for the last five years.

'There is an old familiar ring to the promises being given to the people of Mandur who have been protesting against the dumping of Bangalore's garbage in their backyard.

Back in 2012, Bangalore faced a garbage crisis that made the life of its residents difficult - and also made international headlines.