However, BCC has initiated to segregate waste into more than eight categories. For the segregation purpose, 10 centres have been opened in different areas of the city. According to the health ...

The additional commissioner also called for active participation in the MCG’s Property ID self-certification initiative to streamline property records and promote accountability.

The absence of waste segregation at household level is compounding the garbage disposal problem for the civic body.

As Greater Chennai Corporation’s source segregation drive kicks off, confusion prevails among residents over the disposal of sanitary napkins and adult diapers.

In a bid to ensure better compliance with rules regarding waste segregation at source, the MCC is toying with the idea of adopting a unique strategy in the days ahead.

Despite facing action from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over solid waste management, the municipal corporation (MC) is struggling to find a solution for effectively collecting segregated waste.

Aside from the usual dilemma on the frequency of collection, other policies on waste disposal were not being complied with. Take for example the area of segregation.

They would get negative points if waste is disposed in the wrong bin. In the improved version, users can learn about waste segregation and recycling,” he said.

The state of the art garbage-processing unit with scientific treatment and disposal facility at Kannahalli is capable of treating 500 tonnes of waste every day.