BCCC tests GPS tracking of waste collection tippers

BENGALURU: A GPS-based tracking pilot project for 138 auto-tippers applied for door-to-door waste collection was rolled out at the Bengaluru Central City Corporation's Shanthinagar Division with corporate social responsibility backing from Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with Let's Be The.

Key points

• A total of 2, 209 kg of waste was cleared during the operation and sent to the units concerned for appropriate disposal, a release continued.
• The tracking system will support further enhance the efficiency of the door-to-door waste collection system.
• Through the centralised command centre of BSWML, the movement and functioning of waste collection vehicles can be monitored in real time.
• "The system will also assist officials in identifying lapses in waste collection and taking appropriate corrective action, " the official remarked.
• During the cleanliness drive, plastic waste, paper, food waste, water bottles, dry leaves and solid waste accumulated around public toilets were collected and removed.

Notably, the tracking system will support further enhance the efficiency of the door-to-door waste collection system. It will enable effective monitoring of whether vehicles are operating on their designated routes and whether waste collection activities are being carried out properly, an official remarked.

Through the centralised command centre of BSWML, the movement and functioning of waste collection vehicles can be monitored in real time. This will provide accurate information on vehicle movement and enable authorities to take prompt action whenever necessary. Besides, continuous GPS tracking of waste collection vehicles will support strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency in the service delivery system.

"The system will also assist officials in identifying lapses in waste collection and taking appropriate corrective action, " the official remarked. BCCC CLEANS 21 PUBLIC TOILETS, REMOVES 2K KG OF WASTE.

As part of the third phase of the special cleanliness campaign being undertaken by the Bengaluru Central City Corporation (BCCC) to secure a better position in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, 21 public toilets were cleaned and over 2, 000 kg of waste was removed on August 19. During the cleanliness drive, plastic waste, paper, food waste, water bottles, dry leaves and solid waste accumulated around public toilets were collected and removed.

Meanwhile, a total of 2, 209 kg of waste was cleared during the operation and sent to the units concerned for appropriate disposal, a release continued. Areas surrounding toilets and were cleaned and accumulated waste was removed.

For now, BCCC tests GPS tracking of waste collection tippers remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.