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Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
BD300 fine for rubbish left outside bins
Bin bags left outside homes in newer housing areas are to be ignored by collection crews, as the Northern Municipality begins enforcing penalties of up to BD300 for rubbish left outside the designated containers. The municipality has stopped collecting household waste placed directly in front of houses and is instructing residents to use the fixed bins and barrels intended for that purpose. Under the Public Cleanliness Law, waste must be stored in containers with proper lids, and leaving it elsewhere is an offence. Fines start at BD50 and may rise to BD300 depending on the nature and frequency of the breach. The municipality is calling on residents to dispose of rubbish properly. Paper notices outlining the change have been distributed across several neighbourhoods. Notices In the Ramli housing area, the notices were seen affixed to walls and gates, stating that household waste should only be taken out between 8pm and 10pm. In many of the newer developments, the habit of dumping rubbish bags on pavements has taken hold, with bins sometimes unused or not put out at all. The municipality has pointed to this as one reason for enforcing the penalties. The law applies to all types of premises, including homes, offices, shops, factories and other establishments. Waste must be stored in covered containers and kept off public ground.
Daily Tribune
17-02-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Southern Municipality Conducts Crackdown on Unauthorized Collection Containers
TDT | Manama The Southern Municipality has carried out extensive inspection campaigns to remove unlicensed collection boxes and containers designated for plastic, paper, cardboard, and clothing waste. Over the past two months, the municipality has successfully removed 700 unauthorized sorting containers. According to the municipality, these campaigns were conducted in coordination with the Municipal Council and relevant service authorities to curb the random distribution of illegal containers. These unregulated bins often obstruct visibility, hinder traffic movement, and pose safety risks to pedestrians. Additionally, the initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to regulations that uphold the urban and architectural identity of the Southern Governorate. The municipality urges all citizens to cooperate in ensuring the success of this campaign, which aligns with the Public Cleanliness Law issued under Decree No. (10) of 2019. This law mandates compliance with cleanliness standards to preserve the beauty of local communities and address visual pollution for sustainable urban environments. The law explicitly states that "waste collection and sorting must be organized in a manner that facilitates recycling, in accordance with recognized environmental standards." It further stipulates that "appropriate containers must be provided for all types of waste in designated locations, ensuring their cleanliness and maintenance. Licensed companies may undertake this responsibility in coordination with relevant authorities, in compliance with the law's executive regulations." Moreover, the Southern Municipality emphasized that this initiative also aligns with Law No. (2) of 1996 regarding the occupancy of public roads, which prohibits the placement of goods, equipment, displays, seats, tables, boxes, and kiosks without a proper license. The municipality has called on charitable and social organizations to coordinate with them to regulate their collection efforts in an orderly manner.
Gulf Insider
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Southern Municipality Conducts Crackdown on Unauthorized Collection Containers
The Southern Municipality has carried out extensive inspection campaigns to remove unlicensed collection boxes and containers designated for plastic, paper, cardboard, and clothing waste. Over the past two months, the municipality has successfully removed 700 unauthorized sorting containers. According to the municipality, these campaigns were conducted in coordination with the Municipal Council and relevant service authorities to curb the random distribution of illegal containers. These unregulated bins often obstruct visibility, hinder traffic movement, and pose safety risks to pedestrians. Additionally, the initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to regulations that uphold the urban and architectural identity of the Southern Governorate. The municipality urges all citizens to cooperate in ensuring the success of this campaign, which aligns with the Public Cleanliness Law issued under Decree No. (10) of 2019. This law mandates compliance with cleanliness standards to preserve the beauty of local communities and address visual pollution for sustainable urban environments. The law explicitly states that 'waste collection and sorting must be organized in a manner that facilitates recycling, in accordance with recognized environmental standards.' It further stipulates that 'appropriate containers must be provided for all types of waste in designated locations, ensuring their cleanliness and maintenance. Licensed companies may undertake this responsibility in coordination with relevant authorities, in compliance with the law's executive regulations.' Moreover, the Southern Municipality emphasized that this initiative also aligns with Law No. (2) of 1996 regarding the occupancy of public roads, which prohibits the placement of goods, equipment, displays, seats, tables, boxes, and kiosks without a proper license. The municipality has called on charitable and social organizations to coordinate with them to regulate their collection efforts in an orderly manner.
Gulf Insider
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: 178 Abandoned And For-Sale Vehicles Removed After Warnings Ignored
The Southern Municipality has launched a major cleanup operation, removing 178 abandoned and for-sale vehicles from neighbourhoods across the southern region after several warnings were met with ignorance. This action, taken to ensure road safety and maintain the aesthetic appeal of public spaces, may result in fines of up to BD300 for vehicle owners. It was carried out in collaboration with the Southern Municipal Council. Despite the high number of the removed vehicles, a councillor revealed that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Problem 'The recent removal of abandoned vehicles only scratches the surface of the problem,' Southern Governorate Municipal Council member Mohammed Al Daraj told The Daily Tribune. He revealed that this number represents just 10% of the total, adding that a plan is underway to remove 6-7 vehicles daily. 'We hope the authorities will stick to the schedule to finally resolve this issue,' Al Daraj stated, Fine On the other hand, Al Daraj opposed the current BD110 fine imposed on those violating current laws governing abandoned vehicles. 'It's pricey and legislators must look into this,' he pointed out. The vehicles in question were left behind by their owners and were removed following a legal notification period as stipulated by the Public Cleanliness Law, Issued under Decree No. 10 of 2019. Offenders may face fines of up to BD300 for non-compliance. Article 7 of the Public Cleanliness Law explicitly prohibits vehicle owners from abandoning their vehicles or any form of scrap materials in streets, on sidewalks, or within public squares, beaches, and other communal areas. The law mandates authorities to issue warnings to owners of such vehicles, requiring them to remove their property within a specified timeframe. Markers indicating the commencement of the warning period are placed on the vehicles, signaling the enforcement process. Source The Daily Tribune News Of bahrain
Daily Tribune
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
178 abandoned and for-sale vehicles removed after warnings ignored
The Southern Municipality has launched a major cleanup operation, removing 178 abandoned and for-sale vehicles from neighbourhoods across the southern region after several warnings were met with ignorance. This action, taken to ensure road safety and maintain the aesthetic appeal of public spaces, may result in fines of up to BD300 for vehicle owners. It was carried out in collaboration with the Southern Municipal Council. Despite the high number of the removed vehicles, a councillor revealed that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Problem 'The recent removal of abandoned vehicles only scratches the surface of the problem,' Southern Governorate Municipal Council member Mohammed Al Daraj told The Daily Tribune. He revealed that this number represents just 10% of the total, adding that a plan is underway to remove 6-7 vehicles daily. 'We hope the authorities will stick to the schedule to finally resolve this issue,' Al Daraj stated. Fine On the other hand, Al Daraj opposed the current BD110 fine imposed on those violating current laws governing abandoned vehicles. 'It's pricey and legislators must look into this,' he pointed out. The vehicles in question were left behind by their owners and were removed following a legal notification period as stipulated by the Public Cleanliness Law, issued under Decree No. 10 of 2019. Offenders may face fines of up to BD300 for non-compliance. Article 7 of the Public Cleanliness Law explicitly prohibits vehicle owners from abandoning their vehicles or any form of scrap materials in streets, on sidewalks, or within public squares, beaches, and other communal areas. The law mandates authorities to issue warnings to owners of such vehicles, requiring them to remove their property within a specified timeframe. Markers indicating the commencement of the warning period are placed on the vehicles, signaling the enforcement process.
