South Goa Waste Crackdown: Only 124 of 385 Bulk Waste Generators Registered, Collector Sets Nov 30 Deadline
Margao: A review meeting of the District Level Committee for the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and Amendment Rules, 2026, in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023, was chaired by Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa, in the presence of Bhiku L. Gavas, Deputy Collector, South-2. The meeting was attended by SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, representatives of Municipal Councils and various departments, along with officials from GWMC, GSPCB, IDC and SDPO. The Committee reviewed the monthly report for September 2026, during which 25 inspections were conducted across the talukas and 20 directions were issued for non-compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules.
The Committee reviewed the identification and registration of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), with 385 establishments identified in South Goa, of which 124 have registered on the Centralised Online Portal as per CPCB records dated 30/09/2026. The District Magistrate directed the Special Cell to maintain separate online lists of identified and registered BWGs and instructed the Deputy Collectors to ensure on-site verification and registration of unregistered BWGs by 30/11/2026. The meeting also reviewed the fourth and fifth fortnightly inspection reports, compliance with directions issued to local bodies and 32 public complaints relating to garbage dumping and littering. The Deputy Collectors were directed to maintain an updated online record of complaints, inspections, action taken and compliance status.
The Committee discussed the CPCB guidelines regarding registration fees and annual return processing fees for BWGs under the SWM Rules, 2026. The District Magistrate also directed the concerned officials and departmental staff to complete the iGOT Karmayogi online course on Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026: An Overview. It was further proposed that GSPCB conduct a practical demonstration of the Centralised Online Portal for Special Cell officials and taluka-level teams. The meeting also reviewed public awareness initiatives, including the circulation of infographics, newspaper advertisements, news channel tickers, awareness films, jingles and student-led street plays to promote waste segregation and prevent littering. The District Magistrate proposed issuing a monthly press note highlighting the activities of the Special Cell, including inspections conducted, complaints addressed, directions issued and awareness programmes organised.
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