The duty and the rule
Removing and disposing of rubbish is a listed duty of the municipal corporation under Section 114 of the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 require door-to-door collection by the local body.
What to say
"Garbage has not been collected at [place] since [date]. Door-to-door collection is the Nagar Nigam's duty under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Please restore collection and confirm within the service time limit."
The clock
We count 21 days from filing.
What happens by itself: Day 7: reminder. Day 15: escalation to the Zonal Deputy Municipal Commissioner. Day 21: public "deadline missed" stamp.
Responsible office in Ghaziabad
OfficeNagar Nigam Ghaziabad
Helpline1800-180-3012 (toll-free), 1533
PortalGhaziabad 311 app; UP Jansunwai (jansunwai.up.nic.in)
Postal addressMunicipal Commissioner (Public Grievance Cell), Nagar Nigam Ghaziabad, Nagar Nigam Building, Navyug Market, Near Old Bus Stand, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201001