BBMP’s divine cleanup!

A common and effective approach to prevent garbage dumping.

I was walking past an unnamed bylane in my neighborhood, known to be rather dirty and untidy usually; I was pleasantly surprised to find this common and effective approach to prevent garbage dumping.

Benson Town's litter free road

Benson Town’s Litter Free Lane (pic: Pushpa Achanta)

Upon inquiry, I learnt that area residents and worshippers at a chapel nearby worked with the local ward councilor to implement it. I plan to observe how long it lasts and replicate it elsewhere!

Comments:

  1. Pushpa Achanta says:

    Encouragingly, this lane has been garbage free for nearly 15 consecutive months – Providential, eh?

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