Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has begun a city-wide initiative to identify and register bulk waste generators (BWGs) as part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, and comply with directives issued by the Supreme Court.
The exercise involves the preparation of ward-wise lists of institutions and establishments that generate large quantities of waste, including apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions and other commercial entities. Civic officials are working with elected ward councillors to identify eligible establishments and bring them within the regulatory framework.
Councillors Trained On Waste Management Rules
As part of the initiative, PMC organised a five-day orientation and workshop programme at its headquarters for councillors from across the city.
The sessions focused on the key provisions of the SWM Rules, 2026, mandatory registration requirements for bulk waste generators, methods for wet waste disposal, and the environmental and public health benefits of scientific waste management.
The orientation was conducted by Saurav, a consultant associated with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Officials said councillors were encouraged to use their local knowledge to help identify institutions and establishments in their wards that generate significant volumes of waste and therefore fall within the bulk waste generator category.
Focus On Scientific Disposal Of Wet Waste
During the workshop, councillors highlighted that many institutions covered under the rules remain unfamiliar with statutory requirements and scientific methods of managing wet waste.
According to PMC officials, this lack of awareness has created practical challenges for establishments attempting to comply with waste management regulations.
To address these issues, the corporation plans to organise hand-holding and training programmes at the zonal and, where required, ward levels. The programmes will provide technical guidance on waste segregation, composting, on-site processing and other regulatory obligations.
Registration Mandatory For Bulk Waste Generators
PMC has reiterated that all bulk waste generators are required to register through the CPCB’s centralised online portal.
The registration process is free of charge and forms a key component of the national framework for monitoring compliance with waste management regulations.
Following registration, municipal teams will conduct site inspections to verify information submitted by applicants and assess compliance with prescribed norms.
Penalties For Non-Compliance
Civic authorities have warned that establishments failing to register or comply with the Solid Waste Management Rules may face environmental compensation charges and other penalties.
Under the regulations, local bodies can impose fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000 for individual violations.
PMC officials said repeated non-compliance could also result in waste collection services being discontinued, legal action being initiated, or other enforcement measures being taken against defaulting establishments.
The corporation said the initiative is intended to improve waste processing at source, reduce the burden on municipal disposal systems and promote environmentally sustainable waste management practices across the city.
