MCC Launches Drive Against Dumping Waste in Mangalore City: Imposes Penalties on Violators

The Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has launched a drive to create awareness and penalise those who dump waste in public places in the city. MCC commissioner Anand CL said that throwing waste in public places spoils the beauty of the city. Dumping waste on the roadside and public places by people affects cleanliness. Hence, MCC decided to launch awareness drives and impose penalties on those who violate the rules.

Accordingly, the city corporation has slapped a fine on those who dumped garbage at Mannagudda on Wednesday. A penalty of Rs 4,000 was collected from those who dumped garbage in public places, as per the solid waste management bylaw. He also warned of taking legal action against those who dump garbage in public places.