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Salem Mandates Waste Segregation for 4,856 Businesses
26 Aug
Summary
- 4,856 commercial establishments received notices for waste segregation.
- Additional 20 tonnes of biodegradable waste processed into manure daily.
- Free organic manure distributed to public and used by 68 farmers.
Salem Corporation has served notices to 4,856 commercial establishments across its four zones, requiring them to segregate waste at source. This action aligns with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which mandate segregation into biodegradable, non-biodegradable, sanitary, and special waste categories.
The corporation utilizes 213 light vehicles for daily door-to-door collection and 38 heavy vehicles for commercial areas. To support the new mandate, eight additional heavy vehicles have been deployed for commercial waste.
Awareness campaigns are underway, leading to a significant increase in waste segregation. An additional 20 tonnes of biodegradable waste is now collected daily and transformed into manure.
This organic manure is provided free of charge at various civic offices and markets. Currently, 68 farmers are benefiting from this program for their agricultural fields, with an appeal for wider adoption.
