In light of the ongoing heatwave in Pune, where temperatures have been exceeding 40°C, waste pickers associated with SWaCH (Solid Waste Collection and Handling), the largest waste picker cooperative in India, will now conclude their daily work by 12 noon. This decision aligns with the Maharashtra state government's guidelines aimed at protecting informal workers from extreme heat. Internal data from SWaCH highlighted significant delays in waste collection, with 37% of Pune's 1,018 designated waste transfer points receiving collection vehicles late and 10% not receiving them at all. Neha Pawar, a waste picker, shared her struggles with the long wait times for collection vehicles, often leaving her exposed to the sun without access to shade or water. While this change may alter waste collection timings in various neighborhoods, SWaCH assures that morning doorstep collection will remain uninterrupted. The organization has also called on residents to assist waste pickers during this challenging time by providing water and shaded areas.