PCMC steps up enforcement tomake city plastic-free
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has intensified its drive against use of banned plastic materials.
The civic body launched a citywide enforcement campaign to ensure strict compliance with the state government’s plastic ban rule. Inspection squads have been deployed across all wards to monitor markets, retail stores and commercial establishments. Violators will face heavy fines and in repeated cases, legal action.
The ban covers all single-use plastic products and those with plastic coatings or layers — such as plastic-laminated paper cups, plates, bowls, spoons and containers. The initiative aims to significantly reduce the volume of non-biodegradable waste generated daily and curb pollution caused by the improper disposal or burning of plastic waste.
To ensure effective enforcement, PCMC has empowered ward-level teams to impose penalties and confiscate banned materials during inspections.
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