Ho Chi Minh City streets littered with household, construction waste

A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporter observed on Friday garbage piled up and scattered along some streets such as Street No. 46, Bung Ong Thoan, Hoang Trong Mau, and Nguyen Thi Thap.

Heaps of household and construction garbage were found lining both sides of Bung Ong Thoan Street in Tang Nhon Phu Ward.

The rubbish was a mixture of household refuse and construction debris, including broken furniture, foam boxes, discarded clothing, milk cartons, plastic bottles, plastic bags, and building rubble.

Local residents said the illegal dumping has persisted for months.

Although task forces handle the situation and periodically clean up the areas, improper waste disposal quickly resumes.

Many mainly dump trash late at night or in the early morning.

“There are signs banning dumping, but people keep disposing of rubbish," one resident lamented.

"No one seems to be fined, so everything goes back to how it was."

Also, the area around Vam Xuong Bridge has been filled with trash.

Garbage has been strewn beneath the bridge and along the access roads leading up to it.

While signs banning dumping are clearly visible, they appear ineffective as waste continues to accumulate, much of it left for long periods.

Household trash, broken items, and construction debris are scattered, contributing to foul odors and an unsanitary environment.

Similarly, garbage pile up along Hoang Trong Mau Street in Tan Hung Ward.

Even with trash bins placed nearby, garbage is still thrown haphazardly.

Plastic cups, plastic bags, foam containers, and scraps of paper lie under trees and spill onto walkways.

Torn garbage bags allow waste to be blown about by the wind, mixing with dry leaves and weeds, leaving the area dirty and unhygienic.

The problem extends to nearby locations such as D1 Bridge and the foot of Him Lam Bridge.

At D1 Bridge, trash is dumped across sidewalks and even onto the roadway, obstructing movement and posing potential traffic hazards.

Loosely tied garbage bags sit among old clothes, blankets, foam boxes, and other used household items.

Not far away, the area beneath Him Lam Bridge is in a similar condition.

Despite the installation of prohibition signs and warnings of penalties, garbage continues to be dumped in piles that emit foul smells, undermining the city’s appearance and posing risks of environmental pollution.