Bengaluru: The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) and Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSCC) have removed nearly 4,000 tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste during the first five days of their ongoing “Freedom From Waste” campaign aimed at improving cleanliness and preventing illegal dumping across the city. According to officials, BNCC cleared around 2,500 tonnes of construction debris, while BSCC removed another 1,500 tonnes from various locations. Officials said the campaign will continue in the coming weeks with the objective of making Bengaluru free from illegal construction waste. Meanwhile, BSCC officials said the “Clear It” mobile application has emerged as an important tool in identifying illegal dumping locations. About 2,174 tonnes of debris were collected, while 1,476 tonnes were scientifically processed after verification of weight.