How much dry waste did Tiruchi Corporation collect for Bhogi?

Tiruchi Corporation collected approximately 27 tonnes of dry waste for the smoke-free Bhogi initiative.

What kind of items were collected during Tiruchi's Bhogi waste drive?

Items collected included old clothes, mattresses, pillows, blankets, tyres, and plastic items.

What was the purpose of Tiruchi's Bhogi dry waste collection?

The purpose was to reduce air pollution by discouraging residents from burning old and discarded items during the Bhogi festival.

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Bhogi Blitz: Tiruchi Collects Tons of Waste, Fights Pollution

16 Jan

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Summary

Tiruchi Corporation collected 27 tonnes of dry waste for a smoke-free Bhogi.
Special collection points and vehicles facilitated waste removal.
Collected items included mattresses, clothes, tyres, and plastics.

Bhogi Blitz: Tiruchi Collects Tons of Waste, Fights Pollution

To promote a smoke-free Bhogi and combat air pollution, Tiruchi Corporation organized a significant dry waste collection drive. Between January 12 and 14, the corporation deployed temporary collection points and light commercial vehicles for door-to-door pickup across all five zones. This initiative successfully diverted 27.18 tonnes of dry waste from being burned.

The special drive saw residents contributing old clothes, mattresses, pillows, blankets, tyres, and plastics. Notably, approximately 12.21 tonnes of this collected material were identified as recyclable. Zone I led the collection efforts, gathering 4.85 tonnes of waste, demonstrating strong community participation.

Officials confirmed that the segregated waste will be sent to recycling units and cement factories for safe processing and disposal. This environmentally conscious effort highlights the city's commitment to reducing pollution during festivals and managing waste effectively through dedicated collection programs.