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Trichy Officials Crack Down on Waste Segregation Lapses
6 Oct
Summary
- Corporation commissioner inspected waste segregation quality in Zones IV and V.
- Residents must segregate waste into four categories: biodegradable, non-biodegradable, sanitary, and special care.
- Awareness campaigns are ongoing; penalties are not yet being levied on residents.
Trichy Corporation Commissioner N Ponmani conducted an inspection on Tuesday, focusing on the quality of source segregation by residents in Zones IV and V. She instructed sanitation inspectors to conduct random checks to ensure households are adhering to domestic waste segregation guidelines.
Residents are required to separate waste into four distinct categories: biodegradable, non-biodegradable, sanitary waste, and special care waste, in compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules 2026. The commissioner also highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness around residential properties to prevent water stagnation, especially with the approaching northeast monsoon.
Furthermore, the inspection covered a littering spot near the Koraiyar riverbank in Viswas Nagar. Officials were tasked with clearing waste mounds and sensitizing individuals who are dumping waste near the river. As of now, the local body is prioritizing awareness campaigns, including outreach to school students, rather than imposing penalties for waste segregation failures.
