Garbage crisis hits Bengaluru: Over 400 waste vehicles stranded, commuters and residents suffer

Stalled garbage autos, blocked dump yards, and protests by villagers over development charges have brought waste collection in Bengaluru to a near standstill.

Bengaluru is grappling with a serious garbage disposal crisis as large-scale protests and road blockades have disrupted the movement of waste vehicles, leaving hundreds of garbage autos and lorries stranded across the city.

At KR Market, garbage autos were seen halted for hours, creating heavy inconvenience for traders, commuters, and pedestrians. More than 25 garbage autos remained stationary near the flyover, worsening traffic congestion and spreading foul odour in the busy commercial zone. Commuters complained of unbearable stench and major discomfort while passing through the area.

The situation escalated further on the outskirts of the city, where villagers in Doddaballapura and Bellahalli stopped garbage lorries from entering dumping yards. The protestors alleged that development charges had not been paid and demanded immediate resolution. Slogans of “We don’t want money, we don’t want garbage” echoed as residents blocked the vehicles.

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In Aalin village, local residents staged a strong protest and prevented garbage trucks from proceeding, leading to a massive pile-up outside the dumping yard. As a result, over 400 garbage lorries were forced to halt outside the facility, causing severe disruption in waste clearance operations.

The ongoing confrontation between the civic body and villagers has worsened the crisis, with waste collection systems coming to a grinding halt. Garbage accumulation, traffic snarls, and public health concerns are now rising across several parts of the city.