After wet, dry waste, one more bin for toxic trash in Mumbai

August 1, 2019

In an attempt to stop non-biodegradable and inflammatory waste from landing up in the dump yards, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to introduce a three-bin system, which will help segregate dry, wet and hazardous waste at source.

Sanitary napkins, discarded cans of paints and pesticides, needles, medical waste, etc, are some examples of hazardous waste. The three-bin system will be part of the BMC’s new policy on distribution and collection of dustbins. The policy is awaiting a final approval from the civic chief. Vijay Singhal, additional municipal commissioner, said, “The three-bin system is being introduced for the first time. Considering the amount of waste generated, transported and dumped in the city, segregating the waste at source is important.”

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