Ganesh festival waste increases 40% annually in Hyderabad
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Waste collection during the Ganesh festival in Hyderabad increased by 40% compared to last year and by 400% since 2023.
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- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation collected 4,527 metric tonnes of waste during the 11-day Ganesh festival in 2026.
- This total represents a 40% increase in waste compared to the 3,266 metric tonnes collected in 2025.
- The current volume of waste is four times higher than the 1,100 metric tonnes generated in 2023.
- Intensive sanitation efforts involved 136 teams and over 6,000 workers operating around the clock to manage the debris from the festivities.
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NamedIndia · Hussainsagar · Hyderabad · Jawahar Nagar · Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
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