A special cleaning drive will remove 150 tons of waste from KR Market

Paramedics, track marshals, health inspectors and supervisory officials participated in the operation. | Photo credit: File photo

Bengaluru Central City Corporation (BCCC) cleaned 150 tonnes of garbage from KR Market and its surrounding areas during a four-day special cleaning drive during the Deepavali festival.

The event, which took place from November 8 to 11, involved the clearing of large amounts of floral, fruit, vegetable, plastic and other festive season waste generated at the market. According to Venkatachalapathi R., Additional Commissioner (Development), BCCC, 30 tonnes of waste was removed on the first day, followed by 35 tonnes on the second day, 45 tonnes on the third day and 40 tonnes on the fourth day.

Paramedics, track marshals, health inspectors and supervisory officials participated in the operation. The company said it would continue to monitor cleanliness in the market and urged traders and the public to dispose of waste only in designated areas.

Published – 11 Nov 2026 21:53 IST