Delhi generates 14,000 metric tons of trash during Diwali

India Oct 22, 2025

Delhi's Diwali and Bhai Dooj festivities led to a massive jump in trash—over 14,000 metric tons collected each day on October 18 and 19, which is about 2,500 tons more than usual.
The extra waste mostly came from all the packaging, decorations, and big gatherings that come with the celebrations.

MCD ran a special cleanliness drive

To handle the surge, the MCD ran a special cleanliness drive across the city.
Central Delhi saw the most waste collected, while Civil Lines had the least.
Officials say this spike is temporary and expect trash levels to settle down within a week as the festivities wind down.