MANGALURU: The rampant dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in vacant lots and rivers continues in the city. In response, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is considering reserving land at Pachanady for effective C&D waste management.
To curb violations, MCC officials have convened multiple meetings and agreed to establish a facility at the Pachanady dump yard for C&D waste management. Builders will be required to pay a fee for using this facility. In addition, the MCC plans to implement strict penalties to deter C&D waste dumping in public spaces.
DC Darshan HV, who oversees the MCC, shared that discussions have taken place with local builders, including CREDAI, regarding C&D waste management. “It’s been reported that waste is being improperly dumped along the Nethravati and Gurupur rivers, with some trucks also discarding it in rural areas,” he noted.
Builders argue that hired contractors are responsible for transporting C&D waste, claiming these contractors mislead them by promising to take it to cement factories and other recycling sites but fail to follow through. The DC emphasized that builders must ensure their C&D waste does not end up in public domains or near riverbanks.
The city corporation aims to exclusively set aside land at the Pachanady waste dumping yard for C&D waste management. Builders can transport their waste to this facility after paying the prescribed fee. Additionally, hefty fines will be imposed on trucks illegally dumping waste in public areas and riverbanks.
Moreover, the MCC has devised an action plan that includes installing high-resolution CCTV cameras in strategic locations to monitor waste dumping, manage traffic, and enhance safety. A budget of Rs 2 crore has been allocated for this initiative in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
