Hyderabad residents joined forces on Monday to support an environmental program that turns waste into help for others. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected donated items from community clubs across the city through their Reduce-Reuse-Recycle program.
Local families contributed hundreds of books, clothes, toys, and household items. GHMC workers carefully sorted and packed these donations for distribution to families who need them most.
The municipal corporation partnered with Aparna Zenith Apartment Community Club in Serilingampally to organize this collection drive. Community members gathered to donate items they no longer used instead of throwing them away.
A GHMC senior officer explained the program’s goals. “We want residents to actively reduce waste, give items new life through donations, and cut down on trash in their neighborhoods,” the official said. The officer emphasized how small community actions create positive changes for both society and the environment.
GHMC has expanded beyond community clubs with a door-to-door collection service. Special vehicles visit different neighborhoods on weekends to pick up old furniture, clothing, and other unwanted household items directly from homes.
The door-to-door program targets items like chairs, tables, beds, and various household goods that families typically discard. This service has gained strong support from residents across the city.
City officials designed the initiative to solve a major urban problem. Many people dump old items in drainage canals and open plots, which blocks water flow and creates unsanitary conditions.
The Solid Waste Management officer highlighted the environmental benefits. “When people throw items in drains and vacant lots, it causes serious clogging and health hazards,” the official noted. The program offers residents a responsible alternative for disposing of unwanted belongings.
This waste management approach serves two purposes: preventing environmental damage and helping disadvantaged families access needed items. The program transforms potential trash into valuable resources for the community.
