Indore clears 1,400 tonnes Diwali waste overnight:6,000 workers, 23 machines, 90 dumpers deployed; IMC officials ensured city cleaned before dawn

Once again living up to its title as India’s Cleanest City, Indore achieved another remarkable feat by clearing over 1,400 tonnes of Diwali waste within just a few hours after the celebrations. The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) launched a special cleanliness drive that began at 3 AM and concluded by 6 AM on Tuesday, ensuring that the city woke up to spotless streets after a night of festivities. 6000 workers cleaned 1400 tonne waste On an average day, Indore generates 1,100 to 1,150 tonnes per day (TPD) of solid waste. During Diwali, this figure surged to 1,350 to 1,400 TPD, owing to firecracker debris, packaging materials, and festive litter. Additionally, the IMC collected about 35 tonnes of extra cracker waste, which was separately transported for safe disposal. To handle this increased load, 90 dumpers from all city zones made multiple trips through the night, supported by 23 mechanised sweeping machines and 6,000 sanitation workers on the ground. Commissioner supervised field operations Municipal Commissioner Dileep Kumar Yadav, additional commissioner Rohit Sisoniya, and other senior officials personally monitored the cleanliness drive. Commissioner Yadav began his inspection from Rajwada, covering Jawahar Marg, Sarvate Bus Stand, Chhoti Gwaltoli, Regal Square, Mari Mata Square, Bada Ganpati, MG Road, Jail Road, Palasia, and Janjeerwala Square. All our sanitation workers, officers, and health inspectors were on duty from 3 AM. We ensured that every zone was cleaned and all waste transported to processing stations before dawn. said Additional Commissioner Rohit Sisoniya. NGOs and allied departments join the effort In a coordinated effort, all NGOs associated with IMC were engaged in the operation.
Teams worked in every zone, beginning with high-footfall areas such as markets and squares, followed by colonies and inner lanes. Water tankers and drivers were stationed in all zones to assist in post-cleaning washing and dust control. More than 1,400 tonnes of waste were collected and transported using various vehicles and departmental resources within hours. Integrated waste management and real-time monitoring The Integrated Waste Management (IWM) team played a central role in the operation.
Its 23 mechanised sweeping machines worked through the night, clearing debris from main roads and public places. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) tracked garbage vehicles in real time, ensuring smooth movement from Garbage Transfer Stations (GTS) to processing sites. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav said, Cleaning firecracker waste and road edges is the toughest task after Diwali. This year, our focus was to complete the cleanup before citizens began their morning routines. The teamwork between IMC, NGOs, and IWM made it possible. Cleanliness as a culture, not a campaign Senior officials from sanitation, drainage, water, and power departments remained on-site until sunrise, supervising ground operations.
Zonal officers, assistant CSIs, and health officials coordinated efforts across sectors to maintain Indore’s high standards. Despite the enormous festive waste load, Indore once again demonstrated why it continues to lead the nation in cleanliness. By dawn, the city had not only removed over 1,400 tonnes of waste but also reaffirmed that in Indore, cleanliness is not just a campaign, it is a culture rooted in civic pride and teamwork.