In a decisive move to strengthen solid waste management and ensure a cleaner urban environment, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has made it mandatory for all households and establishments to adopt a 4-bin waste segregation system, with strict enforcement and challaning set to begin for violations.
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, in the presence of Special Commissioner Pradeep Kumar, Joint Commissioner Dr Himanshu Gupta, and senior officials of concerned departments.
As per the new directions, residents are required to segregate waste at source using four separate bins-green bin for wet waste such as kitchen refuse, blue bin for dry waste including paper, plastic and metal, black bin for domestic hazardous waste, and red bin for biomedical and sanitary waste such as used masks, gloves, bandages and expired medicines.
The Municipal Corporation will soon launch intensive checking drives across all sectors, and any household, shopkeeper or establishment found mixing waste or not adhering to the prescribed system will face penalties under relevant municipal provisions.
The initiative is aimed at streamlining waste collection, enhancing recycling efficiency, reducing the burden on landfills, and promoting a healthier and more sustainable city.
Emphasising the importance of public participation, the corporation has appealed to all citizens to strictly comply with the guidelines and contribute towards making Chandigarh cleaner, greener, and more environmentally responsible.
