Large sports events in India used to leave behind mountains of mixed waste, but that’s changing fast. What we saw at the 2025 and 2026 cricket tournaments is a clear shift from simple cleanup to smart, real-time waste management. With better bin placement, on-ground volunteers guiding fans, and proper segregation into multiple waste streams, the system is becoming more efficient and practical. Initiatives like #MaidaanSaaf show that when infrastructure and human behaviour are