Chennai Corporation Clears 200 Tonnes of Diwali Firecracker Waste; 600 Extra Workers Deployed

The Greater Chennai Corporation has removed around 200 tonnes of firecracker waste across the city following Diwali celebrations. The civic body has deployed 600 additional sanitation workers to speed up the waste clearance process.

Diwali was celebrated across the country on Sunday, November 8, with people bursting firecrackers throughout the day and night. Following the celebrations, firecracker waste accumulated on roads and public spaces across Chennai.

The city`s air quality also deteriorated after the celebrations. Chennai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 907 points on Sunday, placing it in the very poor category in the reported international air quality index.

200 Tonnes of Firecracker Waste Removed

According to the Greater Chennai Corporation, special cleaning operations have been underway since Monday morning to clear firecracker waste from different parts of the city.

So far, approximately 200 tonnes of firecracker waste have been collected and removed. To accelerate the work, the corporation has deployed 600 additional sanitation workers.

Chennai Corporation`s Request to Residents

The corporation has urged residents to collect firecracker waste separately and hand it over to sanitation workers only after it has completely cooled down.

Residents are also advised to ensure that firecracker remains are fully extinguished before disposal. The civic body has requested public cooperation to maintain cleanliness across Chennai after the festive celebrations.