Ahmedabad Manages Waste Surge During Diwali with Over 19,500 Metric Tons Collected

Ahmedabad, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Ahmedabad experienced a significant increase in waste generation during the Diwali festival, with the local municipal body collecting over 19,500 metric tons of waste from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. This marks a notable rise from the 12,980 metric tons reported during the same period last year.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) implemented a special cleaning campaign to manage the surge in waste. More than 9,500 permanent sanitation workers, along with over 2,500 staff from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), were deployed throughout the city to handle the additional refuse generated during the festivities.

According to the municipal body, the waste collected included 5,312 metric tons on Diwali, 5,160 metric tons on the Gujarati New Year, 4,583 metric tons the day after New Year, and 4,445 metric tons on Bhai Dooj. The total waste exceeded 19,500 metric tons, significantly higher than last year’s figures.

The waste comprised remnants of firecrackers and other debris accumulated on streets, public spaces, and residential areas. To manage the increased workload, over 2,000 sanitation workers were assigned to conduct night cleaning operations.

The AMC also formed more than 150 special teams for waste collection and the removal of firecracker debris from various parts of the city. Modern machinery and specialized waste collection vehicles were utilized to clean major roads, public areas, and residential neighborhoods. Nighttime cleaning operations were conducted to ensure that streets were clean by the following morning.

Throughout the festival, sanitation workers remained dedicated to maintaining cleanliness in the city, even during public holidays. While residents celebrated Diwali with their families, these workers diligently performed their duties to clear the waste generated by the festivities.