India, Nov. 22 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated a citywide survey of bulk waste generators (BWGs) and warned that strict action will be taken against those failing to process wet waste at the source, officials said on Saturday.

Additional municipal commissioner Pavneet Kaur conducted an online review on Tuesday with Solid Waste Management (SWM) officials and health inspectors from all wards to assess how BWGs are handling biodegradable waste. Following the meeting, she directed officers to prioritise stringent monitoring of establishments producing large quantities of wet waste.

Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, effectively enforced from December 19, 2018, BWGs, including housing societies and commercial...