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Approximately 3,570 tons of waste and building debris cleared in Bengaluru's cleanliness drive

ANI April 23, 2025 180 views

Bengaluru's BBMP has removed 3570 tons of waste in just two days as part of a 10-day cleanliness drive. Heavy machinery and over 170 personnel are working across eight zones to clear debris and waste. Citizens are encouraged to report illegal dumping through the helpline or Sahay 2.0 software. The initiative highlights the city's commitment to maintaining a cleaner environment.

"We appeal to all citizens not to throw waste on the roadside but to give waste to the auto tippers daily." - BBMP Press Statement"
Bengaluru, April 22: A massive cleanliness drive in Bengaluru under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has successfully cleared approximately 3,570 tons of waste and building debris has been cleared from 458 locations in two days, said a press statement on Tuesday.

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3570 tons of waste cleared in 2 days

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458 out of 1533 locations cleaned

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13 JCBs and 170 personnel deployed

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Citizens urged to report illegal dumping via helpline

The cleanliness drive, which has been organised for 10 days across the city, is actively being carried out in all the zones, and the Zonal Commissioners are also personally visiting the places where the cleanliness work is being done and supervising it.

All the officers and staff working in Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) are personally present at the places where the cleanliness work is being done and are working hard to successfully complete the clearance operation.

Waste, C&D waste, and wooden logs/branches on the roadside and in vacant lots within the BBMP limits are being cleared.

Of the 1,533 identified locations across eight zones, about 458 locations have already been cleared, representing 30% of the targeted areas. The remaining 1,075 locations will be cleared in the coming days.

Cleaning work is being carried out in eight zones of the city using more than 13 JCBs, more than 10 tippers, more than 60 tractors, and more than 170 personnel.

We appeal to all citizens not to throw waste on the roadside or in empty spaces in the city but to give waste to the auto tippers that visit every house and collect waste daily.

If you see places where garbage is being thrown in the city, you can call the corporation's helpline number, 1533, and complain. Alternatively, complaints regarding garbage can be filed through the Sahay 2.0 software.

The cleanliness drive reflects the city's commitment to maintaining a clean environment for all its residents.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such great news! My neighborhood looks so much cleaner already. Big thanks to all the workers putting in long hours for this drive 👏 #CleanBengaluru
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Rahul M.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just a temporary fix. We need permanent solutions to our waste management problems. The city generates this much waste every few days!
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Sunita P.
Saw the cleaning crew working near Koramangala yesterday. They were working non-stop in the hot sun. We should all do our part by properly disposing waste. Small efforts make big differences!
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Arjun T.
3,570 tons in two days?! That's insane! 😮 Makes me wonder how much waste we've been living with all this time. Great initiative, but citizens need to change habits too.
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Neha S.
The Sahay 2.0 app actually works pretty well for complaints. Used it last week for garbage near my apartment and it was cleared within 24 hours. More people should know about these tools!
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Vikram R.
Hope they focus on the smaller lanes too, not just main roads. My area still has construction debris piling up. Will try calling 1533 today.

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