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Bengaluru Returns Street Garbage to Homes of Repeat Litterers in New Enforcement Drive

The pilot tests evidence-led penalties to curb chronic dumping after the city’s slide in national cleanliness rankings.

Overview

  • About 190 to 200 identified households had street litter placed at their doorsteps on October 30 in a BSWML–GBA pilot called Kasa Surisuva Habba.
  • Officials said violators are being fined between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000 based on frequency, location, and volume of dumping.
  • Marshals recorded habitual dumpers on video to trace offenders, and agencies plan to use public submissions and CCTV as evidence.
  • BSWML described the action as ongoing with weekly operations, and officials reported an early reduction in garbage black spots.
  • Public reaction was divided, with supporters backing tougher enforcement and critics pointing to irregular collection, night-shift schedules, and the removal of public bins.