# MCC removes 83 tonnes of garbage, clears footpath encroachments in Mysuru 2026-08-08T18:22:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) removed 83 tonnes of waste from C.V. Road on Wednesday as part of its 'Swatantryotsava Swachhata Abhiyana-2026' campaign, The Hindu reports. Mixed garbage, plastic, construction debris and scrap metal illegally dumped over a long period were cleared using five backhoe loaders, 10 tipper trucks and five dozers. Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy and MCC Commissioner Savita M.K. led the drive, which also removed encroachments to ease traffic. Separately, MCC authorities cleared footpath encroachments on Sayyaji Rao Road, acting on Supreme Court directions. Vendors selling garments, footwear and other items were asked to vacate. Some vendors said they earn only Rs 500 a day and have been allowed to trade on footpaths for decades, with some holding valid MCC ID cards. Officials warned of penalties for illegal dumping and encroachment in future. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: cleanliness drive, footpath encroachment, Independence Day, MCC, Mysuru, waste management Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mcc-removes-83-tonnes-of-garbage-clears-footpath-encroachments-in-mysuru/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mcc-removes-83-tonnes-of-garbage-clears-footpath-encroachments-in-mysuru/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.