India, Oct. 28 -- Tired of repeated violations and growing garbage black spots, the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has decided to literally return the mess to its makers.

From Thursday, the civic agency will begin dumping waste back at the homes of those caught repeatedly littering in public spaces, an unprecedented step aimed at shaming habitual offenders into compliance.

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The initiative, described by BSWML CEO Karee Gowda as a "last resort," comes after fines, awareness drives, and door-to-door campaigns failed to deter residents from illegally dumping garbage, Deccan Herald reported.

"Despite repeated warnings, many peo...