Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Introduces Stricter Garbage Management Rules
The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has made big changes to how garbage is collected and disposed of in the city.
They want to make sure the city stays clean and the people doing the work follow the rules.
If they don't, there will be fines.
For example, if garbage isn't picked up from markets or parks, or if workers are absent or drunk on the job, the companies will have to pay money as a penalty.
The BSWML will also hold back some of the payment to these companies to make sure they follow the rules.
This is all to help keep Bengaluru cleaner and make sure garbage is taken care of properly.
BSWML introduced stricter rules for garbage collection and disposal in Bengaluru.
Contractors face penalties for not clearing waste, having absent workers, or employing intoxicated staff.
Penalties include ₹5,000 for uncleared waste, ₹100 for persistent garbage spots, and ₹10,000 for intoxicated workers.
BSWML will withhold 20% of contractors' monthly payments to ensure compliance with penalties.
GPS data, attendance records, and public complaints will be used to verify violations.
- Who
- Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML)
- What
- Introduced stricter garbage collection and disposal rules
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To improve efficiency and accountability in waste management
- Organization
- Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML)
- Penalty for Uncleared Waste
- ₹5,000
- Penalty for Black Spots
- ₹100 per location after 3 months
- Penalty for Absent Workers
- ₹500 per worker (if >10% absent)
- Penalty for Intoxicated Workers
- ₹10,000 per instance
- Payment Withholding
- 20% of monthly service charges