Comply with norms & file affidavit: MCG to bulk waste generators

Gurgaon: MCG has directed bulk waste generators (BWGs) to submit an affidavit to the civic body stating that they will comply with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016, which states that waste generators have to compost their wet waste on their premises and recycle dry waste, reducing the burden on the landfill. A meeting of the BWGs of zone 2 and 3 was held with the joint commissioners, where these directions were given. There are 1,681 BWGs in the city as per the recent assessment done by the civic body.The meeting chaired by joint commissioner Sumit Kumar on Tuesday saw poor turnout of BWGs. He said that the BWGs which did not attend the meeting and are not following the SWM rules, 2016, will be penalised.“BWGs should manage their waste and submit an affidavit to the civic body. We have empanelled agencies to help the BWGs in their waste management,” Kumar said. MCG on January 6 issued challans to 10 BWGs for flouting SWM rules. A penalty of Rs 25,000 each was imposed on the BWGs. MCG officials said that they are checking BWGs in each zone and will impose penalties on those flouting norms. According to the SWM Rules, 2016, the BWGs should have a composting plant to compost their wet waste and should recycle their dry waste. The BWGs in the city include condominiums, residential complexes, hotels, restaurants and other commercial units producing 50 kg or more waste.
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