CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on Saturday commenced citywide operations of its dedicated bulk waste collection service, marking the first day of implementation across all 15 zones.

As part of the drive, residents can now have old furniture, mattresses, cots and discarded clothes collected directly from their doorsteps every Saturday. The move aims to prevent residents from dumping large household items on roadsides or near compactor bins, which often obstruct conservancy operations and affect street hygiene.

According to the Chennai Corporation, the first day of operations saw the collection of 45.64 metric tonnes of bulk waste from 145 locations across the city. The waste materials were transported to the Kodungaiyur facility, where they were incinerated. A total of 62

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