Gurugram, Nov. 10 -- Diwali celebrations left streets and residential lanes across Gurugram littered with firecracker wrappers, burnt debris and other festive waste on Monday, with residents complaining that irregular sweeping and garbage collection had compounded existing sanitation problems.

Residents across several sectors said firecracker waste had added to piles of unattended garbage, while shortages of sanitation workers had delayed clean-up efforts.

Savita Devi, a resident of Sector 46, said she woke up on Monday to find her lane covered with firecracker wrappers and burnt debris.

"The entire lane was littered with firecracker waste. While the frequency of sanitation workers visiting the area has improved in recent weeks, almost...