Bengaluru South City Corporation pilots evening waste collection in five wards
The Bengaluru South City Corporation has launched a pilot program for evening waste collection in five wards, operating from 5 p.m. to midnight. This initiative aims to address roadside garbage blackspots and provide a convenient option for residents unable to dispose of waste during morning hours.
Why it matters
This pilot program responds to a long-standing public demand for more flexible waste disposal, potentially improving urban sanitation, reducing garbage accumulation, and enhancing the quality of life for residents in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru South City Corporation pilots evening waste collection in five wards left While 160 waste collection vehicles operate in the mornings across the five wards, 20 to 25 autos have been deployed for evening collection. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8sglhb/article71608478.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_DSC0954.JPG MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 04/06/2026 : Garbage-collection vehicles stationed at a persistent waste black spot off Goripalya Main Road in Old Guddadahalli, reflecting the city’s ongoing struggle with waste management, in Bengaluru on June 04, 2026. Photo MURALI KUMAR K / The Hindu Bengaluru The Bengaluru South City Corporation has introduced evening waste collection on a pilot basis in five wards to address roadside garbage blackspots and make it easier for residents to hand over their waste, Commissioner K.N. Ramesh said on Wednesday. Under the pilot, vehicles collecting wet and dry waste will operate from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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