Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new draft of Solid Waste Management (SWM) bylaws, making waste segregation at source mandatory for all waste generators in the city. The initiative aims to improve cleanliness, reduce littering, and enhance overall sanitation standards across Mumbai.
The BMC announced that violations of these segregation rules may attract fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000, with penalties increasing based on the quantity and nature of the unsegregated waste.
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According to the proposed bylaws, all households, residential societies, vendors, and commercial establishments must segregate their waste daily before it is handed over for collection. Waste should be divided into four main categories: wet, dry, hazardous, and biomedical.
To help citizens understand the segregation process, BMC shared an X post outlining examples of each waste type. Wet waste includes leftover food, flowers, and tea leaves. Hazardous waste comprises items like batteries, medicines, and sanitary products. Dry waste includes plastic, paper, metal, and glass, while bio-medical waste refers to used syringes, contaminated items, gloves, and other medical disposables.
BMC is actively seeking feedback from citizens to further strengthen the proposed rules. In its official post, the civic body encouraged Mumbaikars to share their suggestions, stating, Your feedback can help shape better waste management practices for our city. A QR code linking to the draft bylaws has been provided to make the process convenient.
The deadline for submitting feedback is May 31, giving residents ample time to review the guidelines and voice their opinions. With this initiative, BMC hopes to foster greater accountability and environmental awareness among citizens, ensuring Mumbai moves towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
