The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed all administrative wards to prepare detailed action plans for the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, while strengthening routine sanitation efforts across the city.
According to the BMC, the instructions were issued by Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi during a review meeting on sanitation work held at the M West and H West ward offices on Thursday. The meeting assessed ongoing cleanliness efforts in the eastern and western suburbs, with a focus on improving outcomes under the Swachh Survekshan 2026 rankings and the civic body’s ‘Mumbai Clean League’ initiative.
Ward-level planning for debris management
The BMC stated that, alongside daily cleaning operations, systematic collection and disposal of C&D waste must be ensured. To address this, each ward has been asked to develop a comprehensive waste management plan.
Officials said the plan should identify unauthorised dumping sites, estimate the quantity of debris, and outline the current status of clearance. The civic body emphasised that visible cleanliness across neighbourhoods will depend on closing such gaps in waste handling.
Review of sanitation operations
During the meeting, officials made detailed presentations on sanitation conditions across suburban wards. The review covered key aspects such as garbage collection efficiency, backlog clearance, handling of special care waste, mechanised cleaning, and the availability of vehicles and workforce.
Senior officials, including deputy commissioners from multiple zones and representatives of the Solid Waste Management department, were present, the BMC said.
Focus on workforce utilisation and supervision
The BMC has also called for better deployment of sanitation staff to maximise efficiency. Morning shifts should be fully utilised for primary cleaning operations, while subsequent shifts may focus on road cleaning or be supported by dedicated teams such as the Pink Army.
However, the civic body stressed that supervision must remain stringent across all shifts to maintain consistent standards of cleanliness. Executive Engineers from the Solid Waste Management department have been directed to conduct regular field inspections to monitor progress.
Push for mechanisation and accountability
To improve the quality of sanitation work, the BMC has asked officials to enhance the effectiveness of mechanised cleaning systems. It also called for prompt action against workers on prolonged leave to ensure that manpower shortages do not affect service delivery.
The civic body reiterated that sustained and visible cleanliness across Mumbai will require coordinated efforts at the ward level, backed by stricter monitoring and timely execution of waste management plans.
