Gurugram, Oct. 5 -- In a bid to overhaul the city's sanitation system, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has prepared a stringent draft of the Solid Waste Management and Handling Bylaws, 2025, which will apply to all residents, institutions, and commercial establishments within city limits. Officials said the proposal has been sent to the state government last week for approval and is expected to be implemented soon after clearance. Citizens have been given one week to submit suggestions on the draft, either online through the MCG website or in writing at the corporation's headquarters in Civil Lines, Gurugram. "Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), the corporation is committed to strengthening waste management in Gurugram. The bylaws have been drafted and forwarded to headquarters, and citizens' feedback is being invited," said Pradeep Dahiya, commissioner, MCG. The new bylaws will introduce a five-colour dustbin system, replacing the existing two-bin requirement. Residents will be required to segregate waste at source into five categories: Green (biodegradable): kitchen waste, leftover food, vegetable peels; Blue (non-biodegradable): plastic, paper, cloth, and metals; Red (domestic hazardous): paint cans, pesticides, thermometers; Yellow (sanitary/biomedical): diapers, sanitary pads, PPE kits, expired medicines; Black (e-waste): bulbs, tube lights, batteries. White bags: Construction and demolition (C&D) waste. The bylaws prescribe stiffer fines for non-compliance. Failure to segregate waste could lead to penalties starting at Rs.200 for households and rising to Rs.1,000 for repeated violations. Burning of solid waste in the open will attract fines of Rs.5,000-Rs.20,000, while dumping waste on roads or public spaces could result in fines ranging from Rs.25,000 to Rs.1 lakh, along with the possibility of legal action. Individuals found littering in public places could be fined Rs.500. According to officials, institutions generating more than 100 kg of waste per day will be classified as Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs). They will be required to process wet waste within their premises through composting or other methods. Street vendors will not be permitted to use single-use disposable items. "This law is about changing the way the city deals with waste," said an MCG official....