No garbage, no fine: Bengaluru rolls out ₹1,000 penalty

India Nov 12, 2025

Bengaluru is rolling out fines for anyone who doesn't give their garbage to official collectors, hoping to curb the city's ongoing waste crisis.
With over 4,000 tons of trash piling up every day and illegal dumping causing headaches for everyone, the city's waste management team (BSWML) is stepping up enforcement.

Fines will range from ₹100 to ₹1,000

Fines will range from ₹100 to ₹1,000 and are part of Bengaluru's "Zero Waste to Landfill" plan—basically aiming for more recycling and less landfill mess.
Marshals and ward staff will be watching collection routes, but some locals say they want more reliable garbage pickup too.
The city hopes these changes mean cleaner streets for everyone.