Garbage, leachate and congestion: The cost of Bengaluru’s lack of transfer stations (opens original article in a new tab)

Bengaluru faces garbage management issues due to the lack of transfer stations, leading to leachate overflow, bad smells, and traffic congestion on city roads.

• Bengaluru lacks dedicated garbage transfer stations, causing leachate overflow and bad smells on roads.
• Garbage transfer on streets leads to traffic congestion and inconvenience for commuters.
• Residents and traffic officials report micro-level congestion and health concerns from garbage transfer activities.