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The civic body has accordingly ordered 5 tonnes of powder worth Rs 660 per kg. “Till now we have not considered processing the waste but the situation has forced us to think on these lines. Raids would be carried out to seize stocks if found with traders and others, an official said. They found smell emanating from the area where 30 vehicles laden with the city’s garbage have been stationed for the past five days.At the suggestion of Bhogale, the civic body has decided to buy a special powder, which, if spread on garbage, could contain the foul smell. Since the process would take a little longer, corporators should come forward to extend cooperation,” Muglikar said.Mayor urged 9 ward committee chairpersons to convene a meeting of corporators in their respective jurisdiction and look out for open spaces to process or dispose of the solid waste in their respective wards till the processing machinery arrived.Meanwhile, the civic body has also decided to launch a drive against use of plastic carry bags in the city..