Overview
- Civic workers returned garbage to 218 identified households citywide on Oct. 30 in the ‘Kasa Surisuva Habba’ enforcement drive, then cleared it after penalising violators.
- BSWML said fines were levied on the spot, typically ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000, with a single-day total of about ₹2.8 lakh collected.
- Marshals recorded habitual dumpers on video, traced addresses using footage and CCTV, and in some cases tipped additional street waste from auto-tippers at their doorsteps.
- The campaign is set to run weekly across divisions with 198 marshals deployed, and authorities say it targets persistent garbage blackspots after poor Swachh Survekshan results.
- Reaction has been divided, with supporters calling the tactic a deterrent and critics citing irregular collection, lack of drop-points, and concerns about shaming; officials also outlined plans for 65 waste kiosks and a WhatsApp complaint channel.