It has been three months since the BMC sanctioned Rs 4 crore for purchasing 20 underground bins, but they are yet to find spots to install them. The civic body decided to go ahead with it even after it took a year to install four underground bins, which were bought in 2018, due to unavailability of space.

Speaking to mid-day, deputy municipal commissioner from the solid waste department, Ashok Khaire said, "We had asked each ward to identify two spots where the footfall is high and the bins are needed. We have received details about a couple of spots, while the others will be decided soon."