17.01.2026 20:24
The cause of the foul smell that had enveloped the neighborhood for months has been revealed. During an inspection in the Tarsus district of Mersin, 28 truckloads of waste, approximately 168 tons, were removed from a house; the scene that emerged even shocked the teams.
In the Tarsus district of Mersin, approximately 168 tons of waste were removed from a house that citizens reported due to a bad odor. The resulting situation revealed the extent of the danger to environmental and public health.
ACTION WAS TAKEN UPON COMPLAINTS
Upon receiving numerous complaints from neighborhood residents, the municipal police teams went to the address to conduct an inspection. During the checks, it was determined that the accumulated waste in the house was emitting a strong odor into the environment and had reached a level that threatened public health.
PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD MADE A DECISION
After the situation was identified, the District Public Health Board intervened. By the board's decision, it was ruled that the house should be emptied and a comprehensive cleaning should be carried out.
28 TRUCKLOADS OF WASTE WERE REMOVED
The teams from the Cleaning Affairs Directorate completely emptied the house under the supervision of security forces. During the operations, approximately 168 tons of waste, equivalent to 28 truckloads, were removed from the house. The waste was disposed of by the relevant units.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD BREATHE EASIER
After the cleaning operations were completed, the bad odor and visual pollution in the neighborhood were eliminated. The residents of the area expressed their satisfaction with the resolution of the problem they had been experiencing for a long time.