The quantity of waste being generated in the Basti increases significantly during the times of festivals and special occasions such as Urs and Moharam as was the festival of Id-ul- Zuha (which involves the sacrificing of animals). In 2015, common waste disposal points during these occasions were mapped and facilities of collecting waste through installing dustbins were undertaken. The strategies used included advocacy with the SDMC through letters and meetings, facilitating letters to SDMC from the Dargah Committee and residents. Further awareness messages were played over a public address system for visitors to the Dargah, urging them to dispose waste in installed dustbins.