1.4 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition waste cleared in Bengaluru in August 2026

Bengaluru: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and other govt agencies cleared 1,40,277 tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste across Bengaluru in Aug as part of the 'Freedom from Waste–Just Clean Bengaluru' campaign, according to GBA data. Launched on Aug 1, the month-long campaign focused on clearing accumulated construction debris, soil, discarded materials and other waste dumped along roadsides, footpaths, vacant sites and other public spaces. GBA had identified 1,54,073 tonnes of C&D waste across the city's five corporations. Of this, the five corporations together cleared and transported 82,125 tonnes during the campaign. The cleared waste was transported to five designated disposal locations, including dysfunctional quarries, for disposal. Greater Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the reclaimed spaces would be protected and used only for public purposes. 'Our first priority is to safeguard the spaces that have been reclaimed after debris clearance. We will plan as per local needs,' he said. The state govt has also announced measures to curb fresh dumping of C&D waste. These include registration and GPS tracking of vehicles transporting the waste. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news. Download the TOI App.