Now, burn garbage in open & cough up fine

Bhopal: Ahead of BMC aiming to achieve another garbage-free city tag, civic body commissioner on Saturday Harendra Narayan issued another set of instructions regarding penalty enforcement for waste burning.

Narayan conducted a thorough review of sanitation systems whilst emphasising the importance of maintaining cleanliness standards.

During his locality inspections, Narayan directed strict measures against individuals burning refuse and garden waste. Health officials and supervisors received instructions to take obligatory action upon observing such violations. He voiced apprehension regarding waste segregation practices and cautioned about disciplinary consequences for negligent employees.

He emphasised proper execution of cleanliness protocols, encompassing comprehensive waste segregation, improved visual cleanliness, and swift removal of unauthorised publicity materials from public areas. He required daily consultations with inspectors and sanitation workers about waste-free city criteria.

Narayan conducted visits to Link Road Number 3, MANIT intersection, Nehru Nagar, Bhadbhada Road, Sakshi Dhaba, Kerwa Dam Road, Barkhedi Kalan, Neelbad, Suraj Nagar, Sewaniya Gaur, Bishankhedi, and Gauragaon. On-site penalties were issued for rubbish burning at Neelbad and Suraj Nagar Bishankhedi road.

Additional instructions included appropriate waste collection from religious gatherings, supervision of night cleaning activities, and measures against stray cattle along Kerwa Road. He directed ward-level awareness campaigns about waste burning restrictions and highlighted prompt removal of roadside waste and dust deposits.

He ordered comprehensive cleaning of green spaces along Neelbad road and Suraj Nagar Gauragaon, ensuring thorough waste segregation and quick rubbish collection. He underlined the necessity for immediate removal of unauthorised advertisements and rigid enforcement of immediate fines for property defacement.

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GFC

Urban areas require robust waste segregation systems at the source, featuring distinct containers for dry and wet refuse. Timely collection routines, automated street cleaning, and appropriate disposal methods form crucial elements.

Contemporary waste processing installations, comprising composting facilities and recycling plants, enable efficient handling of diverse waste categories.

Public cooperation is vital through responsible practices like using bins and following correct disposal methods. Residential complexes must maintain hygiene standards in shared spaces and establish suitable waste collection areas.

Local authorities should employ GPS-monitored collection vehicles and surveillance systems. Consistent maintenance of communal areas, roadways and drainage systems prevents refuse build-up. Stringent fines for improper disposal and violations of waste management regulations serve as effective deterrents.