Solid Waste Management

The Municipality undertakes door-to-door collection, segregation, transportation & scientific processing/disposal of municipal solid waste in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. Regular cleaning and sanitation activities are carried out in residential areas, roads, public places, markets and other municipal premises to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

 The solid waste management and cleaning services are carried out through the Concessionaire, M/s. Green Warrior, on a 24×7 basis. The public may register complaints relating to sanitation, solid waste collection and cleaning services through the dedicated Public Complaint Helpline    

No. 9118383911.

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Control of Stray Animals

The Municipality undertakes measures for the control and management of stray animals within the municipal limits. Animal Birth Control–Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ABC-ARV) programmes are carried out for stray dogs through empanelled/recognized NGOs, in accordance with the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. Further, the Municipality undertakes the catching of stray cattle and pigs found wandering in public places, roads and other areas, with a view to preventing road accidents, public nuisance and unhygienic conditions, as per the applicable rules and procedures. In order to control the cattle menace, the Municipality has taken measures for the regular catching and removal of cattle wandering on public roads and  fine of ₹3,000/- is imposed on cattle owners, in accordance with the Oulgaret Municipality SWM Bye-Laws, 2021.

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Swachh Bharat Mission

The Health Section implements various activities under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) with the objective of promoting cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, scientific management of solid waste and active public participation in maintaining a clean and healthy urban environment, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the applicable Solid Waste Management Rules.

   The Municipality also undertakes Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities among the public to promote awareness, encourage responsible waste management practices and bring about sustainable behavioural changes towards cleanliness, sanitation and environmental hygiene.

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Septic Tank Cleaning

The Municipality facilitates septic tank cleaning and desludging services to ensure the safe and hygienic removal and disposal of faecal sludge and septage, thereby preventing insanitary disposal and environmental pollution.

Procedure for Availing Septic Tank Cleaning Service:

 The applicant shall submit a request to the Municipality for septic tank cleaning/desludging services. The service is provided through a desludging vehicle having a capacity of 8,000 litres per trip, on payment of the applicable service charge of ₹3,800/- per trip. The desludging and disposal of septage shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable rules and procedures.

Procedure for Obtaining Licence for Private Septic Tank Desludging Operators:

          The applicant shall submit the prescribed application form along with the relevant documents pertaining to the septic tank desludging vehicle and other required documents.

On payment of Rs.1,500/- (License fee of Rs.1000 and Profession Tax of Rs.500), the licence shall be issued by the Commissioner within 15 days, subject to verification and compliance with the prescribed requirements. The licensing and operation of private desludging operators shall be regulated in accordance with the Oulgaret Municipality Bye-Laws on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management, 2022.

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Mobile Toilet Facilities

The Municipality provides mobile toilet facilities at suitable locations, public events, special occasions and other situations where temporary sanitation facilities are required, with the objective of ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene for the public. The Municipality provides mobile toilet units with a capacity of 10 seats on a rental basis, subject to availability and applicable terms and conditions.

Rental Charges: ₹7,000/- per unit

To and Fro Transportation Charges: ₹3,000/- per trip

The facility may be availed by submitting a request to the Municipality and making payment of the applicable charges in advance.

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Sanitation Certificate

The Municipality issues Sanitation Certificates, wherever applicable, after verification of the sanitary and hygienic conditions of the premises, in accordance with the prescribed procedures and applicable rules.

Procedure for Obtaining Sanitation Certificate:

          The applicant shall submit a request letter to the Municipality for issuance of the Sanitation Certificate. The applicant shall remit the prescribed sanitation certificate fee of ₹5,000/-. All outstanding municipal dues, if any, shall be cleared before issuance of the certificate. The premises shall be inspected by the concerned municipal officials to verify compliance with the prescribed sanitary and hygienic requirements. The Sanitation Certificate shall be issued upon satisfactory verification and fulfillment of the prescribed requirements.

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Eradication of Single-Use Plastics

The Municipality undertakes awareness, inspection and enforcement activities to discourage the use of prohibited single-use plastic items and promote the use of environmentally friendly alternatives, in accordance with the Oulgaret Municipality Bye-Laws for Plastic Waste Management (Amendment), 2021.

          The Municipality conducts periodical inspections in commercial areas, markets and other public places to eradicate the use, sale and storage of prohibited single-use plastic items. During such inspections, the prohibited plastic materials found in violation of the applicable provisions are confiscated, and fines are imposed on the offenders/violators as per the prescribed rules and bye-laws. These measures are undertaken to promote responsible plastic waste management, protect the environment and encourage the public and commercial establishments to adopt sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics.

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Prevention and Control of Mosquito Menace

The Municipality undertakes regular mosquito control and vector management activities across all wards to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases. Larvicidal treatment is carried out in drains and other potential mosquito-breeding sources at regular intervals. Cotton oil balls are placed in waterlogged vacant plots and other stagnant water bodies, wherever required, to prevent mosquito breeding. 

          Source reduction activities are undertaken regularly to eliminate stagnant water and other potential mosquito-breeding sources. These activities are carried out in coordination with the respective Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and other concerned departments/agencies. Public awareness activities are also undertaken to encourage residents to keep their premises and surroundings free from stagnant water and mosquito-breeding sources.

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Disposal of Unclaimed Dead Bodies

The Municipality makes necessary arrangements for the safe and dignified disposal/cremation of unclaimed dead bodies in coordination with the concerned police and other authorities, as per applicable procedures.

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