Chavarundo — Community Road 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 road waste and public garbage dumps in their area. Reports include waste segment, severity, photo evidence, and the responsible authority — from Ward Members to LSGD and NHAI.
How it works
- Tap two points on the map to trace a road waste or garbage segment
- Set severity (low / medium / high) and optionally add a photo and notes
- The system automatically resolves your Assembly, Parliamentary, and LSGD constituency
- Road authority is classified from OpenStreetMap data (Ward → Panchayat → PWD → NHAI)
- Community members upvote or dispute reports to surface the most polluted spots
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 road waste in Kerala
Anyone can report road waste on chavarundo.open2.in. Sign in with Google, trace the polluted road 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 by uploading a geotagged photo — no account needed. If you sign in with Google, you can draw a waste segment on the map, edit or delete your own reports, and your name is linked to the report.
What is a geotagged photo?
A geotagged photo has GPS coordinates embedded in its metadata (EXIF data). Most smartphones automatically add this when you take a photo — as long as the Camera app has location permission. The location is read entirely on your device; the photo is compressed and stored as part of your report.
How do I enable geotagging on my phone?
iPhone / iPad (iOS)
- Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
- Find Camera in the list
- Set it to “While Using the App”
- Re-open the Camera app and take a new photo
Android
- Open the Camera app
- Tap the Settings icon (gear or three lines)
- Find “Location tags”, “GPS tag”, or “Save location” → turn it On
- Allow the Camera app to access your location if prompted
- Take a new photo and upload it
Important: do not screenshot or re-save the photo before uploading — this strips the GPS data. Upload the original file directly from your camera roll.
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.