Swachha Ratham: Exchange Trash for Groceries, Door-to-Door Waste Collection in Andhra Pradesh
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News18•26-01-2026, 13:06
Swachha Ratham: Exchange Trash for Groceries, Door-to-Door Waste Collection in Andhra Pradesh
- •Andhra Pradesh government launches 'Swachha Ratham' under 'Swachhandhra Corporation' for efficient waste management.
- •The initiative, started in Kummaramandlapalli village, Sri Satya Sai Puttaparthi district, aims for door-to-door collection of segregated wet and dry waste.
- •Citizens can exchange unused cardboard, books, or trash for groceries like sugar and shampoos, promoting recycling.
- •Vehicles are equipped with hydraulic facilities and GPS tracking; play 'Swachh Andhra' songs for public awareness.
- •Part of the CLAP (Clean Andhra Pradesh) scheme, a helpline (1902) is available for complaints or missed collections.
Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh's Swachha Ratham offers a unique trash-for-groceries exchange to boost waste management and recycling.
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