How much Diwali waste did Coimbatore Corporation clear?

Coimbatore Corporation cleared approximately 300 tonnes of fire cracker waste from across the city following Deepavali celebrations.

How did the Coimbatore Corporation's conservancy staff attendance affect the waste clearance?

The Corporation Commissioner acknowledged that a 45% absenteeism rate among conservancy staff on Tuesday had initially affected the collection efficiency, but by Wednesday, the staff attendance improved to around 85%, enabling the corporation to manage the waste piles effectively.

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Coimbatore Clears 300 Tons of Diwali Waste in Record Time

Q: What measures did Coimbatore Corporation take to manage the waste?

Coimbatore Corporation deployed 30 additional trucks, 110 three-wheeled vehicles, and 815 standard waste collection trucks to manage the surge in waste following the Diwali festival.

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Coimbatore Corporation cleared 300 tons of cracker waste after Diwali
Deployed 30 extra trucks, 110 three-wheelers, and 815 waste trucks
Conservancy staff attendance improved from 45% to 85% by Wednesday

Coimbatore Clears 300 Tons of Diwali Waste in Record Time

On October 22nd, 2025, the Coimbatore Corporation undertook a massive cleanup operation to clear the city of Diwali cracker waste. The corporation deployed a total of 30 additional trucks, 110 three-wheeled vehicles, and 815 standard waste collection trucks to manage the surge in waste following the festival.

The cleanup efforts commenced early on Tuesday, with conservancy staff working across all five zones of the city. Officials instructed drivers and workers to handle the flammable cracker waste with utmost care, avoiding any potential fire hazards.

While the initial rainfall on Tuesday hindered the sweeping process, the corporation managed to clear approximately 1,500 tons of waste citywide on Wednesday, compared to the typical daily collection of 1,100 tons. The additional waste primarily consisted of dry refuse, including sweet boxes and savoury packaging.