Mysuru hospitals told to comply with bio-medical waste rules
During the meeting, the Commissioner expressed serious concern over the continued practice of mixing bio-medical waste with municipal solid waste, which poses a significant threat to sanitation workers, public health, and the environment.
He urged all healthcare establishments to strictly follow the BMW Rules, ensuring scientific segregation, storage, and disposal of bio-medical waste. The Commissioner set a firm deadline of September 1 for full compliance.
He also made it clear that failure to comply with these norms beyond the stipulated date will attract strict penalties as per the provisions of the law. The MCC is committed to ensuring Mysuru remains a clean and safe city, and urges all stakeholders to cooperate in achieving this goal.
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