Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa has directed local bodies to set up the special care waste collection centres in their jurisdictions. To ensure proper disposal, at least one collection centre will be established for the every (5 text{ km}2), with officially announced collection times for specific hazardous items.
Core Details of the Directive:
- Targeted Waste: The centres are specifically meant for hazardous domestic items that cannot go into regular dry or wet waste, such as paint cans, expired medicines, mercury thermometers, and light bulbs.
- Area Coverage: A minimum of one collection centre must be set up for every 5 square kilometer area.
- Public Information: Local urban bodies must publicly announce the exact days and timings for when residents can drop off this hazardous waste.
- Urban Cleanliness: Alongside the new centres, the Deputy Commissioner ordered regular street cleaning within urban limits, strict identification and removal of garbage “black spots,” and ongoing precautionary measures to stop waste from accumulating again.
This directive aligns with broader enforcement of waste management regulations to prevent hazardous materials from contaminating regular municipal waste streams and local environments. For local updates and announcements, check with the Udupi District Official Website or the The Hindu Mangalore Regional News coverage.