The city’s garbage collection system, already in a fragile state, has completely collapsed after the Diwali festival and four consecutive holidays. Heaps of waste now lie scattered across streets, vacant plots and road corners, leaving residents furious over the worsening civic mess.

Municipal corporation officials and sanitation staff appear to have failed in managing garbage collection following the withdrawal of the solid waste management firm. Except for a few posh colonies and commercial areas, garbage continues to pile up across most parts of the city.

After the private company pulled out of operations in August, the municipal corporation has been struggling to manage waste collection on its own using outdated vehicles and the company’s former workers. These workers have reportedly

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