PMC Implements Fines for Waste Pickers Not Using Designated Segregation Points in Pune to Improve Waste Management

1. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) cracks down on illegal waste dumping with new fine policy.
2. Waste pickers in Pune face ₹500 penalty for not using designated segregation points.
3. PMC emphasizes the importance of proper waste management to address increasing trash disposal issues.
4. Residents complain about trash being dumped in unauthorized locations, prompting PMC action.
5. Both PMC staff and private waste pickers will be subject to the new penalty.
6. Enforcement backed by the ‘Public Health & Sanitation By-Laws 2017’ to ensure compliance.
7. By-law mandates waste generators to segregate garbage at the source and provide separate receptacles.
8. Segregated waste should not be mixed before collection by corporation or authorized agencies.
9. PMC urges waste pickers and residents to follow guidelines for cleanliness and hygiene.
10. Policy aims to maintain cleanliness and efficient waste management in Pune.

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