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Mangaluru City Corporation is planning a construction and demolition (C&D) waste management unit at the Pachanady dump yard to address rising illegal dumping across the city. Waste is being disposed of in open areas and near riverbanks, raising environmental concerns. Builders will be required to use the facility by paying a fee, while stricter monitoring and penalties are being introduced. The move is part of efforts to improve waste handling and ensure accountability among developers and contractors.
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is planning to set up a dedicated construction and demolition (C&D) waste management facility at the Pachanady dump yard to control the growing issue of illegal dumping in the city. Advertisement
The move comes after civic authorities noticed repeated cases of construction debris being dumped in open spaces, along roadsides, and near the Nethravati and Gurupur riverbanks. These activities have continued despite existing rules, creating environmental and sanitation concerns in several parts of the city.
Officials reviewed the issue in meetings with builders associations, including CREDAI, where it was conveyed that developers must ensure proper disposal of waste generated at construction sites. The corporation indicated that builders would be required to transport debris to the authorised facility and pay a fixed processing fee for scientific handling of such waste.
During the discussions, authorities pointed out that many violations were linked to contractors engaged in transporting construction waste. It was observed that while contractors often claim that waste will be reused or recycled, it is instead dumped in unauthorised locations. The civic body has placed responsibility on builders to monitor their contractors and ensure compliance.
To strengthen enforcement, MCC is planning stricter penalties against illegal dumping. Trucks involved in unauthorised disposal are expected to face action, and monitoring will be increased across key locations. As part of this effort, the corporation has allocated around INR 2 crore in its budget to install high-resolution CCTV cameras. These cameras will be used to track waste movement, identify violations, and improve overall monitoring of civic issues.
The Pachanady site already functions as the city's main solid waste processing facility, handling daily municipal waste from multiple wards. However, construction waste has remained largely unregulated, leading to gaps in disposal practices. The proposed unit is expected to bring this segment under a more organised system.
The issue has also gained attention in the past due to concerns raised by nearby residents about environmental and health impacts linked to waste dumping in and around Pachanady. This has added pressure on authorities to improve waste management practices and reduce the burden on existing infrastructure.
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