India, June 28 -- Residents of Jalvayu Vihar in sectors 21 and 25 have raised concerns over a circular issued by the Jalvayu Vihar Sector Association Society (JVSAS) on June 20 stating that waste pickers would not collect sanitary napkins.

Residents alleged they were being asked by JVSAS committee to make separate arrangements or pay extra to dispose of sanitary waste and used diapers.

According to the residents, the circular stated that the additional amount would be decided between the garbage collectors and the residents.Till now, no charge has been imposed; residents said the amount could be Rs.300 monthly.

The circular, seen by HT, sparked objections, with residents saying that waste collection is already carried out by the Noida ...