📰 Coimbatore Corporation Fines Residents for Illegal Garbage Dumping — New Strict Action Announced!
The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has intensified its efforts to keep the city clean and environmentally safe. As part of a renewed cleanliness campaign, officials have begun issuing fines to residents and shop owners found dumping garbage on public roads and vacant plots.
Starting immediately, those caught violating waste-disposal rules will face penalties ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense.
🚮 Why This Initiative Matters
In recent months, Coimbatore has witnessed an increase in waste accumulation in residential neighborhoods, despite multiple awareness campaigns. The civic body has therefore launched a strict enforcement drive under the Swachh Bharat Mission, urging citizens to maintain proper waste segregation and hand over garbage only to authorized sanitation workers.
According to CCMC officials, surveillance cameras have been installed at several key points to identify violators. Additionally, mobile inspection teams are actively monitoring streets to prevent garbage dumping during early mornings and late nights — the times most residents attempt to evade detection.
🏠 Door-to-Door Waste Collection Expanded
To make compliance easier, the Coimbatore Corporation has expanded its door-to-door waste collection service, ensuring that every household has regular access to proper garbage disposal. The public is encouraged to separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste before handing it over.
Residents can also report illegal dumping through the CCMC complaint helpline or mobile app, enabling quick response and spot fines.
💬 Public Response
While many citizens have welcomed the initiative, praising the municipality’s proactive stance, some residents have requested more dustbins and better awareness in densely populated areas. The corporation has assured that additional bins and public notices will be placed in key zones.
🌿 Towards a Cleaner Coimbatore
Coimbatore’s “Clean City” vision continues to inspire civic engagement. Officials emphasize that true success depends not just on enforcement but on public participation. With collective effort, the city aims to become one of the cleanest and most sustainable urban areas in Tamil Nadu.
