In a move that's likely to be hailed by residential societies across the city, the BJP has suggested that corporator funds be utilised to help societies build wet waste composting units on their premises. In June, the BMC had decided it would stop collecting wet garbage from big housing societies and commercial establishments, which are spread out on an area over 20,000 square metres or generate over 100 kg garbage daily. The rule will come into effect from October 2. On September 18, Ajoy Mehta extended the October 2 deadline for three months. But the BMC stated that this extension would only be offered to societies that can provide in writing that they will start composting in three months.

The Deonar dumping ground is overflowing. File pic