Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Thane Crackdown Seizes 99 Kg Banned Plastic, Collects ₹79,000 Fines
Thane civic officials conducted a citywide check against banned plastic.
They visited 75 businesses, markets, shops and street vendors.
Officials found and seized 99 kilograms of prohibited plastic.
The businesses were fined a total of ₹79,000.
Naupada-Kopri had the biggest seizure and the highest fines.
Majiwada-Manpada and Mumbra were also inspected.
The operation involved the corporation’s pollution control and waste management departments.
Officials said more checks will happen in the coming days.
Thane Municipal Corporation seized 99 kilograms of prohibited plastic across the city.
Civic squads inspected 75 commercial establishments, markets, shops and street vendors.
Authorities collected a total of ₹79,000 in fines from non-compliant businesses.
Naupada-Kopri recorded the largest seizure, with 54 kilograms confiscated and ₹46,000 in fines.
The corporation said single-use plastic enforcement drives will continue across all ward zones.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation, through its Pollution Control and Solid Waste Management departments, conducted the operation.
- What
- Officials seized 99 kilograms of prohibited plastic and collected ₹79,000 in fines.
- When
- Friday, September 11, 2026.
- Where
- Across Thane, including Naupada-Kopri, Majiwada-Manpada and Mumbra.
- Why
- To enforce environmental regulations and curb the sale and use of single-use plastic.
- Plastic seized
- 99 kilograms
- Total fines
- ₹79,000
- Establishments inspected
- 75
- Naupada-Kopri
- 54 kilograms seized; ₹46,000 in fines; 30 units inspected
- Majiwada-Manpada
- 18 kilograms seized; ₹18,000 in fines; 35 establishments inspected
- Mumbra
- 27 kilograms seized; ₹15,000 in fines; 10 businesses inspected
- Next steps
- Further enforcement drives will continue across all ward zones