Bengaluru South City Corporation Holds Public Interaction on Waste Management in HSR Layout

Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh held a public interaction meeting with residents and civic representatives in HSR Layout on May 13, 2026. The discussion focused on improving solid waste management, scientific disposal of green waste, technology integration for waste collection monitoring, and strengthening citizen participation in civic services.

Key Details:

• Residents’ welfare associations and citizen representatives participated in the meeting.

• Discussions focused on solid waste management (SWM), tree pruning, and disposal of horticulture waste.

• Citizens suggested stricter door-to-door waste collection and improved waste segregation practices.

• Officials discussed action against illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in public spaces.

• Emphasis was placed on coordination between departments and the use of designated disposal centres.

• The Commissioner highlighted the need for GPS tracking for waste collection vehicles, mobile app monitoring, and digital dashboards to improve transparency.

• Citizens proposed introducing a ‘Citizen Rating System’ to evaluate cleanliness services and waste collection quality.

• A special monitoring team under the Bommanahalli Zone Joint Commissioner will be formed to supervise waste collection, sanitation worker attendance, garbage vehicle operations, and clearance of black spots in the HSR ward area.

• Officials stated that public suggestions from the meeting will be reviewed for inclusion in future civic planning.