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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out a draft of new Solid Waste Management (SWM) bylaws, mandating waste segregation at source for all residents and businesses in the city. The initiative is aimed at improving cleanliness, reducing littering, and enhancing sanitation standards across Mumbai.
Waste Segregation Guidelines
Under the new guidelines, citizens are required to segregate their waste into four categories: wet, dry, hazardous, and biomedical. Wet waste includes food scraps, flowers, and tea leaves, while dry waste covers items like plastic, paper, metal, and glass. Hazardous waste involves batteries, medicines, and sanitary products, and biomedical waste includes used syringes, gloves, and other medical disposables.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
The BMC has warned that failing to comply with these segregation rules could lead to fines ranging from ₹200 to ₹1,000, depending on the type and amount of unsegregated waste. To facilitate the process, the civic body has also provided examples of each waste category through social media posts.
Feedback Collection from Mumbaikars
Additionally, BMC is seeking feedback from Mumbaikars via QR code facilities, allowing residents to share their opinions on the draft bylaws before the feedback deadline on May 31. The initiative is part of BMC’s efforts to promote environmental awareness and encourage accountability, helping Mumbai become a cleaner and more sustainable city in the long run.
