Two days after the festival of Diwali, the sanitation system in Bhopal has yet to return to normal. Piles of garbage have accumulated in various parts of the city. From main roads to local lanes and residential colonies, the buildup of trash is causing significant inconvenience to residents. The extra waste generated from the cleaning of homes and shops during the festive period is now visible on streets and at designated waste collection points. In many areas, the failure to collect trash on time has led to growing heaps of garbage. Piles can be seen along roadsides, on vacant plots, and at waste collection centers. In several locations, stray cattle have been spotted gathering around these trash piles; they often scatter the waste across the roads, further exacerbating the unsanitary conditions. The foul odor emanating from the accumulated waste is causing distress to local residents and shopkeepers. People point out that while a cleanliness drive was conducted before Diwali, the sanitation system has reverted to its previous, inadequate state as soon as the festival concluded. The lack of regular waste collection has raised serious questions about the city's sanitation management. Maintaining cleanliness during the festive season is a key responsibility of the Municipal Corporation. Despite this, the failure to collect waste on time in several areas remains a major concern. Residents are now urging the Municipal Corporation to launch a special cleanup drive to remove the piles of trash from streets, markets, and residential colonies, and to ensure a consistent waste collection schedule so that the city can be cleared of this filth.