Q: When Solid Waste Department came into existence in CORPORATION?
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A: 1 Oct 2016
Q: Does CORPORATION collect e-waste?
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A: Yes, PMC is collecting e-waste along with dry waste of the society / premises. If the quantity of e-waste more, than separate dry waste vehicles arranged by PMC.
Q: List of items included in Dry Waste?
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A: Other than Bio-degradable waste, inert street sweepings, recyclable, no recyclable waste, combustible waste, sanitary napkin and diapers.
Q: What are the initiatives taken by CORPORATION for processing and disposal of waste?
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A: Corporation collection and transport waste to the waste processing plant which is under operation of CIDCO authority through appointed contractor. Corporation pays processing charges to CIDCO for processing waste.
Q: What sanitation facilities are provided by CORPORATION to citizens?
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A: PMC provides community toilets to citizens residing in slum area. For in transit population, PMC provides pay and Use toilets facilities. These toilets block have separate facilities for ladies, gents and Handicapped person.
Q: Are penalties imposed for using banned plastic? What are the fine amounts?
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A: Yes. As per government guidelines fine process are mentioned below 1) 1st incident – Rs.5,000/- 2) 2nd incident – Rs.10,000/- 3) 3rd incident – Rs. 25,000/- & 3 month jail.
Q: What is e-waste? Give examples of common household e-waste.
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A: E-waste is electronic products that are unwanted, not working, and nearing or at the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are everyday electronic products.
Q: Where to register complaints/grievances regarding sweeping not done, garbage not collected, etc.?
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A: Citizen can register their complaint/grievances in person to the concerned ward / letter through E-mail / PMC Portal by using “PMC grievance App”
Q: What is the due procedure for payment of fees?
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A: Payment can be done through ward-wise PMC official Citizen Facilitation Centres (CFC).
