Chavarundo — Community Public Waste & Garbage Tracker for Kerala

Chavarundo (ചവറുണ്ടോ — "Is there waste?") is a free, community-driven map where residents of Kerala can report, track, and vote on public garbage dumps in their area. Reports include photo evidence, severity, location address, and the responsible authority — from Ward Members to LSGD and NHAI.

How it works

  1. Snap a Photo: Tap the Report (+) button to take a photo of the waste (with phone GPS turned on).
  2. Check the Map: Double-check and adjust the marker pin to pinpoint the exact garbage spot.
  3. Submit Details: Choose the severity level (low, medium, high), add optional notes, and submit.
  4. AI & Proximity Audit: Our AI verifies the photo and checks that it is placed near a public road.
  5. Authority Routing: The app automatically identifies the responsible local body (Ward Member, Panchayat, PWD, or NHAI).
  6. Community Power: Upvote reports in your area and share them with neighbors to speed up cleanup.

Districts covered

  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Kollam
  • Pathanamthitta
  • Alappuzha
  • Kottayam
  • Idukki
  • Ernakulam
  • Thrissur
  • Palakkad
  • Malappuram
  • Kozhikode
  • Wayanad
  • Kannur
  • Kasaragod

Responsible authority classification

  • National Highway / NHAI — Motorway, trunk roads → MP / NHAI
  • State PWD — Primary, secondary roads → MLA / State PWD
  • Panchayat / Municipality / LSGD — Tertiary roads & local waste collection → Local body
  • Ward Member — Residential and unclassified roads

Report public waste in Kerala

Anyone can report public waste on chavarundo.open2.in. Sign in with Google or continue anonymously, upload your photo, adjust the location pin on the map, and submit. Your report is instantly visible to the community and tagged to the correct government authority responsible for the area. Kerala residents can use this data to hold local bodies, PWD, and NHAI accountable for waste cleanup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to create an account?

No. You can report anonymously — no account needed. If you sign in with Google, you can edit or delete your own reports, and your name is linked to the report.

What happens after I report?

Your report is instantly visible on the map for the whole community. Other users can upvote it to signal severity, or dispute it if inaccurate. The report is tagged to the responsible authority — Ward Member, Panchayat/LSGD, State PWD, or NHAI/MP — so it can be used as evidence when contacting them.

Who cleans the waste?

Responsibility depends on the location type. Residential and unclassified roads fall under the Ward Member. Tertiary roads and local waste collection are managed by the Panchayat or LSGD Municipality/Corporation. State and primary roads are the responsibility of the State PWD and MLA. National Highways are maintained by NHAI. Chavarundo identifies this automatically from OpenStreetMap data.

Is my data private?

For Google sign-in users, only your display name is stored and shown on the report. For anonymous reports, only the name you enter (or “Anonymous”) is stored — no email or account details. GPS coordinates come only from the photo you upload; your current device location is never requested.