Confused Tourist Battles Shopkeeper Over Proper Waste Disposal in India

On 2025-11-02T14:19:00+00:00, a video shared by a foreign tourist has triggered a conversation around public cleanliness and waste-disposal habits in India. In the video, the tourist, Amina, appears confused and taken aback as a local shopkeeper repeatedly urges her to throw her ice-cream wrapper on the ground, despite her persistent requests for a dustbin.

The video, posted on Instagram last month, shows Amina holding the wrapper and politely asking, "Where is the bin?" However, the shopkeeper gestures toward the ground, seemingly telling her to discard the wrapper there. Refusing to comply, Amina keeps asking for a proper waste bin, making it clear she does not want to litter.

After several exchanges, the shopkeeper finally takes the wrapper from Amina, only to toss it under a refrigerator inside his shop. He then points at the space as if to say that was his version of a bin. A visibly shocked Amina shows the spot to the camera, remarking that the shopkeeper "literally throws everything down there."

The video has gained traction on social media, with several viewers expressing embarrassment and frustration over the shopkeeper's behavior. Many have pointed out that such actions not only contribute to poor hygiene in public spaces but also damage the country's image among tourists. Others have lauded Amina for her insistence on finding a proper dustbin, calling it a reminder of the need for stronger civic sense and better waste-management facilities in India.