Patna : Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched a citywide campaign to ensure the identification and mandatory online registration of all bulk waste generators (BWGs) under the Solid Waste Management Rules and related regulatory requirements.
As part of the initiative, the civic body organised a training and handholding programme at its headquarters on Thursday to help identified establishments complete registration on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) portal.
Officials said the campaign aims to strengthen compliance with waste management regulations and improve monitoring of large waste-producing establishments.
Training focused on registration and compliance
The programme provided participants with information on legal obligations under waste management rules and guidance on the online registration process.
Experts conducted a demonstration of the registration procedure on the CPCB’s centralised portal and addressed technical and procedural queries raised by participants.
Around 35 major institutions and establishments attended the event, including IGIMS, Ruban Hospital, Paras Hospital, Kurji Family Hospital, Taj Hotel, Chanakya Hotel and City Centre Mall.
The training session was led by B Saurabh, an expert associated with Germany’s development cooperation agency GIZ and a consultant to the CPCB’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Who qualifies as a bulk waste generator?
According to the notified criteria, establishments generating 100 kg or more of solid waste per day, consuming at least 40,000 litres of water daily, or having a built-up area of 20,000 square metres or more are classified as bulk waste generators.
The category includes large residential complexes, shopping malls, commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, marriage halls, educational institutions and other sizeable establishments.
Three categories identified
Bulk waste generators are classified into three broad categories:
Institutional: Government and private offices, schools, colleges, universities and other institutional premises.
Commercial: Railway stations, bus terminals, airports, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, hostels, auditoriums, restaurants, food courts and marriage halls.
Residential: Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), large housing societies and residential complexes.
PMC said it has identified 53 bulk waste generators so far and is continuing its survey to bring additional eligible establishments under the registration framework.
Online registration mandatory
Eligible establishments are required to register through the CPCB’s centralised online portal. The registration process is free of charge.
After registration, PMC officials will conduct site inspections to verify the information submitted on the portal.
The civic body has also encouraged eligible establishments to complete registration proactively rather than waiting for formal notification.
Penalties for non-compliance
PMC said establishments that fail to register may face environmental compensation charges and penalties under applicable waste management regulations.
Officials stated that fines ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000 may be imposed for violations, depending on the nature of the non-compliance.
Repeated violations could also result in additional action, including suspension of waste collection services and other statutory measures.
