Bengaluru Cracks Down on Waste: Rs 500 Fine for Unsegregated Garbage from April 1

• Bengaluru to enforce mandatory waste segregation from April 1 under Solid Waste Management Rules-2026.
• Residents must segregate waste into four categories: wet, dry, sanitary, and special.
• Fines for non-compliance: Rs 500 for first violation, Rs 1,000 for second; repeated violations may lead to police complaints.
• BSWML and GBA to lead enforcement, aiming to streamline waste processing and reduce burden on sanitation workers.
• New rules aim to improve composting, recycling, and reduce landfill pressure, with public participation crucial for success.