According to municipal officials, improper waste disposal practices and limited public participation have created challenges in garbage management in Bokakhat town. In response, the Bokakhat Municipal Board has removed public dustbins from several areas and appealed to shops and business establishments to maintain two dustbins each as part of a broader waste-management initiative. The municipality aims to gradually phase out public dustbins and strengthen door-to-door garbage collection services.

Municipal Chairman Ratneswar Baruah stated that although Bokakhat has not yet been officially designated as a tourist city, maintaining cleanliness remains a shared responsibility that requires active public cooperation.

To support the transition away from public dustbins, municipal vehicles are operating in different wards during morning and evening hours to collect household and commercial waste. As part of awareness efforts, these vehicles play Swachh Bharat campaign messages while moving through residential areas, encouraging residents to hand over waste directly rather than disposing of it in open spaces.

The municipality has also issued notices and public announcements requesting hotels and commercial establishments to keep two dustbins within their premises. Waste generated during the day is collected by municipal vehicles through the regular collection system.

The Chairman stated that dumping garbage in open spaces is an offense under municipal regulations and that action has been taken in some cases. He added that while many establishments have complied with the guidelines, some continue to dispose of waste improperly, a situation the municipality says remains a concern.

According to the Chairman, the municipality has procured road-cleaning machines, suction vehicles, super sucker equipment, and dumpers worth approximately ₹4.70 crore to strengthen sanitation services. The equipment is expected to be formally inaugurated in the near future.

He further stated that most drains in Bokakhat town have been cleaned and covered, with the exception of one drain located near the post office, which remains under observation and is expected to be repaired and covered. The Chairman noted that ward-level allocations of ₹5 lakh for drain construction and repair are often insufficient for larger infrastructure requirements.

Municipal officials expressed confidence that the introduction of new sanitation equipment and continued public participation will help improve cleanliness standards across the town.

The Chairman also noted that despite regular door-to-door waste collection services operating every morning and evening, some residents continue to dispose of garbage in open areas instead of using the designated collection system. He urged citizens to cooperate with municipal efforts to maintain a cleaner urban environment.