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Shivamogga tightens waste rules for cities
15 May
Summary
- Four-stream waste segregation is now mandatory.
- High-waste generators must process wet waste on-site.
- Littering at trekking spots prompts waste disposal review.
In Shivamogga, urban local bodies are implementing revised Solid Waste Management Rules-2026, shifting from three-stream to a mandatory four-stream segregation process. This new system categorizes waste into wet, dry, sanitary, and special care streams, which include items like batteries, bulbs, and medicines.
Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti has instructed urban local body chief officers to ensure these rules are properly managed. High-waste generators, including apartment complexes and commercial establishments, are now expected to manage their wet waste within their premises.
The district is also addressing the issue of plastic bottle littering at popular trekking and scenic spots. Local bodies are tasked with improving waste disposal mechanisms and exploring the possibility of prohibiting the carrying of plastic bottles to these sensitive locations.
