Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Mar 19: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) will implement its new Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, from April 1, aiming to create a cleaner and greener city, officials announced.

Key features of the revised rules include four-way segregation of waste, the Polluter Pays Principle, online SWM audits, smart monitoring, and a special focus on bulk waste generators (BWGs).

According to Dayanananda Anil Poojary, environmental engineer at MCC, from April 1 onwards, only inert and non-recyclable waste will be permitted in the Pachanady landfill. Under the four-way segregation system, sorting of waste at source is mandatory. Residents are required to categorise their waste into wet waste such as food and kitchen refuse, dry waste including plastics, paper and metals, sanitary waste comprising diapers and sanitary pads, and hazardous or special waste such as bulbs, paints and medicines.

MCC will pay special attention to bulk waste generators, which contribute roughly 30% of the total city waste. An entity qualifies as a BWG if it occupies an area of more than 20,000 square metres, consumes over 40,000 litres of water daily, or generates 100 kilograms of waste or more per day.

BWGs must process wet waste on-site and obtain an EBWGR certificate from MCC. They are also required to ensure safe disposal and comply with the Polluter Pays Principle, with violations attracting penalties.

MCC commissioner Ravichandra Naik appealed to residents to adhere to the new guidelines. He said, “We appeal to all citizens to follow these rules and contribute actively to a cleaner and greener Mangaluru.”