Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 29: Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC) has introduced user charges and strict penalties for the proper disposal of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in accordance with the Solid Waste (Handling and Management) Bye-Laws, 2017. Under the provision of the Bye-Laws, all C&D waste generators must store C&D waste separately and contact SVPMC's Control Room No.: 03192-231179. SVPMC will ensure waste pickup within seven days of generation and transport it to a designated Storage-cum-Transfer Center. To facilitate this, SVPMC has established C&D Waste Storage Units controlled by concerned Road works Junior Engineers at Anarkali (Ward Nos. 01-08), AIR Road (Ward Nos. 01-08), VIP Road (Ward Nos. 10-13), Dairy Farm (Ward Nos. 09, 14-16), and Dollygunj (Ward Nos. 17-24).

To streamline the process, SVPMC has set user charges at Rs.900 per cubic meter/ton for collection and transportation, while violators who fail to properly segregate and dispose of C&D waste will face a penalty of Rs.5000 per ton.

Residents     can     request     waste     pickup     via     an     online     form (https://forms.gle/hUkAPfGVEsrfixCT8). SVPMC's official website (https://pbmc.gov.in/), or by calling the SVPMC Control Room at 03192- 231179. Upon receiving a request, the concerned Road Works Junior Engineer will arrange for collection, and payments will be facilitated through a PoS machine issued by the Revenue Officer, SVPMC.

To ensure compliance, SVPMC's Sanitary Inspectors will monitor adherence to these regulations and impose spot fines for violations. If a waste generator fails to comply, SVPMC may issue a notice and require the clearance of waste at designated locations or payment for its removal. SVPMC has urged all citizens to adhere to these guidelines and contribute to maintaining a cleaner and a more sustainable Sri Vijaya Puram. For further information, residents can contact SVPMC at 03192-231179 or visit (https://pbmc.gov.in/).