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Waste Segregation & Rules

Official community standards for sorting household garbage into Wet, Dry, and Hazardous categories for sustainable waste processing.

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Wet / Biodegradable GREEN DUSTBIN

Organic waste that decomposes naturally and can be converted into rich garden compost:

  • Cooked leftover food & kitchen scraps
  • Fruit & vegetable peels
  • Dry garden leaves, grass & flower trimmings
  • Used tea leaves & coffee grounds
  • Eggshells & raw bones
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Dry Recyclable BLUE DUSTBIN

Non-biodegradable, clean recyclable materials sorted for recycling facilities:

  • Plastic bottles, containers & clean bags
  • Carton boxes, packaging & newspapers
  • Glass bottles, metal cans & scrap metals
  • Old textiles, fabrics & footwear
  • Rinsed milk & juice tetra paks
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Hazardous & Medical RED / SEPARATE BAG

Dangerous, toxic, or sanitary waste requiring specialized, sterile disposal:

  • Expired medicines, vials & syringes
  • Batteries, e-waste & CFL bulbs
  • Sanitary pads, bandages & baby diapers
  • Paints, solvents & chemical containers
  • Broken glass (wrap separately with paper)

📋 Essential Citizen Best Practices

✅ DOs (Recommended):

  • Keep two separate bins inside your home (Green for kitchen, Blue for dry).
  • Rinse food containers and milk packets lightly before putting them in the blue bin.
  • Place your waste bins outside before the designated truck arrival time.
  • Wrap sanitary napkins and broken glass securely in old newspaper.

❌ DON'Ts (Prohibited):

  • Do not mix kitchen food waste with plastics, paper, or metals.
  • Do not throw garbage into open roadside drains or vacant private plots.
  • Do not burn plastic or rubber waste in your compound (strictly punishable).
  • Do not hand hazardous needles or syringes directly without safety wrapping.
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