Waste from firecrackers is still lying on the streets of Toronto 20 days after Diwali, the lack of cleaning of which has caused resentment and environmental concern among the local people.
A large number of Indians live in Canada. Every Indian festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. On Holi, a lot of colors fly and on Diwali, a lot of fireworks are done here. In the year 2025, the situation is such that the waste from firecrackers on the streets of Toronto has not been cleaned even 20 days after Diwali. The local people here have raised this issue on social media.
Due to which resentment and anxiety has increased among the local people. Garbage, food waste and remains of firecrackers are left on the city streets after the Indian community’s big Diwali celebrations, showing the lack of cleanliness.
Generally, it is the responsibility of the local administration and organizers to keep the city clean on the day after Diwali. But this time the delay in cleaning has caused criticism of the cleaning workers. Local people are raising questions that when such a large number of people do this, why is it not cleaned properly.
Parks and public places are filled with firecracker waste, which is harmful to both the environment and hygiene. Many experts and environmental activists believe that awareness and community participation is important during the festival of Diwali so that pollution and waste can be reduced.
One reason for the delay in cleaning is said to be the lack of additional personnel and irregular garbage collection after the event. Apart from this, many people say that during the festival, most people become careless towards cleanliness, due to which the problem increases further.
As a solution, local administration should conduct special cleanliness drives during festivals and increase community awareness. Also, community members will also have to understand their responsibility and be active in cleaning their surroundings.
Even from an environmental point of view, long-term policies are needed so that footpaths, parks and roads remain clean always, and not just after festivals.
This incident reminds us that festivals have social and cultural importance, but after them, cleanliness and protection of the environment is equally important.