MCG Penalizes 9 Bulk Waste Generators for Non-Compliance in Gurugram
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Synopsis
On April 18, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) fined nine Bulk Waste Generators for violating the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, totaling Rs 2.25 lakh. Officials emphasize the importance of compliance to maintain cleanliness standards in the city.
Key Takeaways
- MCG issued fines to nine BWGs for non-compliance.
- Total penalties amounted to Rs 2.25 lakh.
- Inspections conducted by Swachhata teams revealed violations.
- Mandatory segregation of waste into categories is required.
- Online registration for BWGs is now compulsory.
Gurugram, April 18 (NationPress) The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has penalized individuals for breaching the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
As part of this initiative, the Swachhata teams of the MCG imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on nine Bulk Waste Generators (BWG) on Thursday.
MCG officials reported that the cumulative fine totaled Rs 2.25 lakh.
Various sanitation teams from the civic body were assessing the cleanliness protocols across different areas.
During their checks, the teams visited multiple BWGs to verify adherence to BWG regulations.
The inspections revealed that facilities like Police Line, Threpsi Solutions in Electronic City, The PTS Society, Belvedere Towers, One Horizon Centre, Two Horizon Centre, NK India Rubber Company, The Millennia-2 Society, and Honeywell India International Private Limited were not compliant with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
As a result, the team imposed an immediate fine of Rs 2.25 lakh on these nine violators and directed them to adhere to the rules moving forward.
According to MCG Commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg, it is essential for all bulk waste generators within the municipal limits to comply with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
This initiative mandates that BWGs categorize waste generated at their locations into wet, dry, and hazardous waste, and dispose of it accordingly.
The corporation's cleanliness teams are routinely monitoring BWGs, and those failing to comply will be penalized as per the regulations.
"The corporation is also running an online portal for BWG registration, which is compulsory for all BWGs," Garg stated.
Furthermore, the corporation has communicated this requirement to all BWGs through notices and various promotional channels.
"We urge BWGs to embrace their waste management responsibilities and assist in making Gurugram a cleaner, more beautiful, and improved city," he added.
