Mumbai: BMC records 5,256 waste-rule violations in five months

The BMC recorded 5,256 violations of Mumbai’s Solid Waste Management Bye-laws between April 1 and August 31, collecting ₹90.22 lakh in fines.

August alone accounted for 1,250 cases and ₹20.19 lakh in fines. Failures to keep premises and their immediate surroundings clean formed the largest category that month, with 492 cases. Littering on roads, footpaths, gardens and other public places drew action in 328 cases, while 122 cases involved waste not being segregated at source.

Construction and demolition debris accounted for a substantial share of the enforcement drive. The BMC acted in 419 such cases over the five months and collected ₹31.64 lakh in fines. This included 349 cases of debris being dumped at unauthorised locations and 70 cases involving transport without an approved plan.

The rules also cover spitting, open urination or defecation, burning waste and other acts affecting public cleanliness. Deputy municipal commissioner Kiran Dighavkar appealed to residents, institutions and bulk waste generators to segregate and process waste at source, keep surrounding areas clean, and use authorised waste-collection channels.