Bulk Waste Generators Must Compulsorily Set Up On-site Composting Units: MCC to Impose Penalty If Failed

MCC Commissioner Akshy Sridhar saidthat bulk waste generators like apartments, hotels, hospitals, lodges, wedding halls, catering, etc., with more than 30 households are mandated to construct on-site composting units and process the waste at source. Several notices and press releases regarding the same have been issued to all the bulk solid waste generators. Apartments that fail to comply with the rules will have to deposit a sum of ₹15 per flat at the beginning of the month in advance. Later the fine receipts must be handed to the driver of the solid waste collecting vehicle before handing over the waste. This will be followed by a fine of ₹25 per flat in the second month. The challan for paying the penalty can be obtained from the health section at the corporation office. Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has said that it will impose penalty on bulk waste generators from November 1 if they failed to set up on-site composting units by the end of this month.