More than 19,500 metric tonnes of waste disposed of during Diwali in Ahmedabad

The Solid Waste Management Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has collected and scientifically disposed of more than 19,500 metric tonnes of waste from the city's roads and public places during the Diwali festival, as reported by Sandesh. A special cleaning campaign was undertaken from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj to dispose of the waste accumulated after the bursting of firecrackers.

A significant increase in the quantity of waste was observed compared to last year. During the same period last year, 12,980 metric tonnes of waste were recorded. This year, the maximum waste of 5,312 metric tonnes was collected on Diwali, 5,160 metric tonnes on New Year's Day, 4,583 metric tonnes on the day after, and 4,445 metric tonnes on Bhai Dooj.

To maintain the city's cleanliness, an average of more than 9,500 permanent sanitation workers and more than 2,500 RWA workers were deployed on duty. More than 2,000 employees were active for special operations during the night. Additionally, more than 150 special teams were deployed in various areas to clean firecracker remains and road waste.