India, Aug. 26 -- In a move aimed at improving waste collection efficiency and maintaining cleanliness across Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has revised the masking (attendance) hours of auto tipper vehicles operating in the city's wards.

According to a press release by BSWML, the new timing will come into effect from August 25, 2025, with the vehicle scanning window shifted to 5.30 am-6.30 am, instead of the current 6 am-7.30 am.

This change has been introduced to better align waste collection with the public's daily routines. By starting an hour earlier, the move is expected to help residents dispose of their waste before leaving for work and also discourage indiscriminate dumping, which often results ...