Salem Corporation clears over 100 metric tonnes of excess waste in view of Ayudha Pooja
The Salem Corporation in Tamil Nadu successfully cleared over 100 metric tonnes of excess waste generated during the Ayudha Pooja festival. The cleanup involved 2,400 workers and additional vehicles to manage the surge in garbage across 60 wards.
Why it matters
Efficient waste management during major festivals is critical for maintaining public hygiene and urban infrastructure in densely populated cities.
Salem Corporation clears over 100 metric tonnes of excess waste in view of Ayudha Pooja left Conservancy workers removing garbage generated during Ayudha Pooja festival at Chinna Kadai Veethi in Salem in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6p012m/article71604831.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9868_20_10_2026_14_27_32_2_GARBAGE_FESTIVAL_2.JPG LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem, Tamil Nadu 20/10/2026: Salem Corporation workers removed garbage generated during Ayudha Poojai at Chinna Kadai Veethi in Salem Town in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Photo: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E / THE HINDU Salem On account of the Ayudha Pooja festival, the Salem Corporation removed more than 100 metric tonnes of excess waste generated beyond the regular waste, as of Tuesday morning (October 20, 2026). In Salem Corporation, under four zones namely Hasthampatti, Ammapet, Kondalampatti and Sooramangalam, over 500 to 550 metric tonnes of garbage are generated every day in these 60 wards.
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