GYUMRI SUBURB TURNS INTO DUMP
Support A1+!Residents of one of Gyumri suburbs, located on 124 Gyumri-Armavir highway have been protesting against turning their neighborhood into a dump. Since the fall of 2007 debris and domestic rubbish have been deposited next to their homes, which led the commoners to controversies with trash-van drivers.
The district is located on the entrance to the city and may arouse negative conclusions of the whole city. Residents of the neighborhood claim they have seen tourists taken aback when passing by the area. They say residents of neighboring villages started to consider the site as a dump, throwing rubbish there on entering or leaving the city.
Faded flower wreaths taken from the nearby cemetery can be seen on the edge of the road. Trash heaps also attract dogs which became a threat to local residents. Press secretary of the City Hall told Tsaig that special areas are being reserved as dumps. He added that he will inquire the Gyumri Communal and Environment Department to eliminate rubbish from the residential area.
“Tsaig” TV Company, Gyumri
