MCC cracks down on improper waste disposal, imposes fines across Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 2, 2026: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has intensified enforcement against improper waste disposal and violations of solid waste management rules across the city. Karnataka-cadre IAS probationary officer Archit Parag Dongre, appointed as the nodal officer for solid waste management, is personally leading inspections and monitoring the enforcement drive.

Soon after taking charge, Dongre visited several areas along with environmental engineers and health officers to assess waste management arrangements and issued directions to officials. Inspections were carried out in Bendoor, Court, Central Market, Harbour and Port Ward areas, with particular focus on waste segregation and disposal practices.

The MCC has begun imposing fines on shops, commercial establishments and members of the public found violating waste management rules. The drive is aimed at improving compliance and keeping Mangaluru clean.

Under the solid waste management rules, residents are required to segregate wet and dry waste before handing it over to the corporation. However, officials said the practice is still not being followed by all households, with around 30% of households reportedly handing over mixed waste.

Officials have expressed concern that refusing to collect mixed waste could lead to an increase in garbage black spots. Members of the public have also called for enforcement action against households that fail to segregate waste before handing it over.

Fines imposed for violations

As part of the enforcement drive, MCC officials conducted inspections and raids at various locations on September 29 and imposed fines on those found violating the rules.

* A supermarket in Surathkal was fined Rs 500 for failing to segregate wet and dry waste.
* A resident of Pumpwell was fined Rs 500 for dumping waste at a public place in Bendoorwell.
* A hotel in Surathkal was fined Rs 500 for failing to segregate waste.
* A person in Falnir was fined Rs 2,000 for dumping boxes and other materials used for transporting goods on a public footpath and obstructing pedestrian movement.
* A fine of Rs 1,000 was imposed for dumping waste on GHS Road.
* Three residents of Kodikal 5th Cross were fined Rs 500 each, totalling Rs 1,500, for illegally dumping unsegregated waste at a black spot.
* A person was fined Rs 2,000 for illegally dumping garbage and construction waste on a public footpath near Ford Mansion.
* A commercial establishment in Surathkal was fined Rs 1,000 for failing to segregate wet and dry waste.
* A shop in Surathkal was fined Rs 500 for handing over wet and dry waste without segregation.
* An apartment complex in Bejai was fined Rs 5,000 for failing to segregate wet and dry waste.
* A hotel in Bejai was fined Rs 1,000 for handing over unsegregated waste.
* A person was fined Rs 1,000 for illegally dumping fish waste at a black spot in Sultan Battery.

Four categories of waste

The MCC has urged residents to segregate waste into four categories before handing it over for collection:

Wet waste: Kitchen waste, vegetable and fruit peels, leaves, leftover food, meat waste, flowers and garden waste.

Dry waste: Plastic bottles, paper, cardboard boxes, glass bottles, metal cans, rubber and old clothes.

Domestic hazardous waste: Used batteries, CFL bulbs, tube lights, expired medicines, mosquito-repellent spray cans, paint cans, old mobile phones and other electronic devices.

Sanitary waste: Used sanitary pads, baby diapers, wound dressings, blood-stained cotton and used face masks.

The MCC has urged residents and commercial establishments to follow waste segregation and disposal rules to prevent the creation of garbage black spots and maintain a cleaner city.