MCC Enforces Sanitary Waste Segregation From April 22: Fines for Violators

Mangaluru: In a proactive step to address mounting sanitation issues, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced that sanitary waste must now be separated from both wet and dry waste. Starting April 22, households and commercial establishments must comply, failing which penalties will be levied.

MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik, speaking at a training session for civic workers at the Town Hall, emphasized that items like sanitary pads, baby napkins, and adult diapers must be disposed of in a dedicated bin. “Mixing sanitary waste with wet waste is strictly prohibited,” he stated, pointing to the 5–10 tonnes of sanitary waste generated daily within city limits.

Plastic contamination in wet waste — such as bottles and tubs — also remains a persistent issue. Offenders will initially be fined ₹500, with the amount increasing for repeat violations.

To boost public compliance, MCC will distribute informational pamphlets and issue formal notices about the new rules and fines in the coming days.

In addition, MCC is rebooting its QR code-based waste tracking system. While previously implemented, the system faced setbacks due to technical issues. Now, with an upgraded mobile app, sanitation workers will scan QR codes at each property, transmitting real-time data to the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).

Currently, 90,000 of the 2.37 lakh properties under MCC have QR codes across 60 wards. The enhanced system will also help monitor worker attendance.

The session was attended by civic staff, loaders, drivers, and officials including DK secretary Tulasi Maddineni and Smart City Project MD Raju.

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