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BMC to slap ₹20,000 fine for construction debris in Mumbai, tightens rules on public spitting and littering
February 03, 2026 1:44 pm
According to BMC's new bylaws, people will be fined up to Rs 500 for littering, urinating, defecating, washing vehicles or feeding animals and birds in public, and Rs 300 for bathing and washing of utensils in the open.
BMC plans stricter waste rules, user fee for large events under new norms
January 30, 2026 9:19 am
From April 1, urban and rural local bodies across the country will implement stricter solid waste management norms.
Uncollected waste in the state at 41%, construction waste largely unprocessed: CAG raises concern
March 27, 2025 8:53 am
Audit also noticed deficiency in the segregation of waste at source.
Clean-up marshals to check for hygiene, sanitation at Mumbai public hospitals from next week
May 04, 2024 8:20 pm
First introduced in 2008, cleanup marshals have been instrumental in imposing sanitation discipline in the city.
Now, a Rs 1,500-crore plan for waste management in Mumbai’s slum pockets
February 22, 2024 7:46 pm
The agency will be in charge of all solid waste management (SWM)-related tasks ranging from collection of garbage, segregation of waste, sweeping of passages, cleaning of toilets, drainage etc within the slum pockets in the city, which, according to civic officials, have over 15 lakh households.
Changing City: Mumbai to reduce solid waste sent to dumping grounds by 1,000 metric tons
August 26, 2022 8:00 pm
The Indian Express begins a weekly column which gives a closer view of the way urban infrastructure in Mumbai is being reimagined and how these projects will address the needs of Mumbai and help transform the city.
BMC issues tender to install nets in storm water drains to prevent garbage from entering sea
February 14, 2022 1:07 am
NGO Vanashakti had filed a petition with NGT seeking direction on compliance with sewage treatment norms. Vanshakti said the use of nets could reduce 80 per cent of the non-biodegradable waste from entering the sea.
BMC aims to reduce 500 MT of daily waste by December
January 06, 2019 2:20 am
Officials said in 2015, the amount of waste generated daily was 9,500 metric tonne. The quantity has reduced after extensive campaigns and initiatives of waste processing at source.
Mumbai: BMC catches dumpers mixing solid waste with debris to show higher weight
August 06, 2017 3:24 am
Civic officials from the Solid Waste Management (SWM) department said that the decision to film them without their knowledge was taken amid rumours of garbage vehicles dumping solid waste mixed with debris.
Minister raises a stink: Solid waste management solutions not tech-driven
February 17, 2015 1:49 am
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar visits Mulund, Kanjurmarg and Deonar dumping grounds Monday along with BJP MP Kirit Somaiya.
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