GVMC Enforces ‘No Bins–No Trade’ Rule in City
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has introduced a “No Bins–No Trade” rule and made it mandatory for traders to keep blue and green dustbins at their establishments. Authorities will not allow businesses to operate without them.
Speaking at a programme under the “Swarna Andhra–Swachh Andhra” initiative at the RRR Centre in Endada, GVMC Additional Commissioners P. Nallanayya and S.S. Varma said all institutions must adopt the “zero waste institution” model. They added that government and private offices, educational and medical institutions, hotels, hostels, restaurants, and other commercial units should set up on-site waste management systems, including composting.
The event was held as per Swachh Andhra Corporation guidelines and under the direction of GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg. Swachh Andhra Corporation Director Nagalakshmi, Zonal Commissioner Ayyappa Naidu, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. E.N.V. Naresh Kumar attended the programme.
Officials said the civic body has issued clear instructions to enforce the rule across the city. Moreover, under the slogan “Mana Chetta–Mana Badhyata” (Our Waste, Our Responsibility), the corporation aims to strengthen waste segregation and disposal practices.
Meanwhile, officials urged residents to separate household waste into wet, dry, sanitary, and hazardous categories. They also asked citizens to use designated bins and hand over the waste daily to GVMC collection vehicles.
Nagalakshmi said sanitation staff and civic officials are working hard to secure a top rank for Visakhapatnam in Swachh Survekshan 2025–26. She also appealed to citizens to cooperate by maintaining cleanliness and following waste segregation norms.
Naresh Kumar reiterated that the campaign aims to ensure strict compliance with zero-waste practices. He further warned that authorities will not tolerate violations.
The programme concluded with participants taking the Swachh Andhra pledge. In addition, officials unveiled campaign posters and honoured sanitation workers for their service.