Too few dustbins between Ashram and Engg. College

[aswinshenoy]

What is the issue that you are facing?
I often buy some tetrapak drinks, chocolates, biscuits etc. from store opposite to ashram entry while going to college most mornings, and I find no drop-points for dropping off these anywhere before entering the campus (i.e. after 10mins of walk). I cannot wait in the shop to consume it completely and drop it there itself, as I would be pretty late for college then.

I feel its a burden to carry the finished tetrapak or wrapper in hand and walk till the college to drop it off and sometimes feel like dropping it in roadsides.

I feel its a serious issue because, if people don't find dustbins to put off waste, they likely throw if off somewhere, and someday, we ourselves need to pick these up. So, why can't we stop creating the mess?

How often do you face this issue?
I face it often when going to college from ashram side, as I usually gear-up for the day buying something from the store's opp ashram. Even when buying something from stores opposite college, I have to walk the whole way to ashram to dispose it.

I also find no wastebins anywhere in Vallikavu area, so buying anything means, I will need to walk either to college or ashram to drop it off (if I plan to walk while eating).

Where do you face this issue?
In the route between college and ashram

Do you think, a lot of your friends face the same issue?
Yes. I find a lot of them disposing off their wastes easily in the roadsides

What have you tried to solve the issue?
I personally, keep the wrappers and tetrapaks in the bottle-pouch of my bag and carry it till college or ashram to throw them off.

What do you think is causing the issue?
Lack of Dustbins

Have you thought of any ideas that may solve the issue?
Placing dustbins ideally one at the bridge(Vallikavu side), outside biotech entrance / MBA block.

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