To improve waste management and cleanliness in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to collect a monthly user fee for garbage collection from residents and commercial establishments starting this month.
There are about 3.18 lakh households in the BMC area. Through this move, the civic body aims to collect over ₹10 crore every month, said Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das.
Why the User Fee Is Being Introduced
The Mayor said the decision is in line with Swachh Survekshan guidelines. The user fee will help:
Ensure daily door-to-door garbage collection
Improve waste segregation at source
Make transportation and processing of waste easier
Strengthen the city’s overall cleanliness system
She added that Bhubaneswar has already improved its cleanliness ranking significantly and now aims to be among the top three cleanest cities in India, with public support.
User Fee Rates (Monthly)
Residential Houses
Up to 800 sq ft: ₹50
800–1200 sq ft: ₹75
Above 1200 sq ft: ₹125
Shops, Markets & Vendors
Roadside vendors & vending zones: ₹50 per month or ₹2 per day
Market shops (200–500 sq ft): ₹100–₹250
Shops above 500 sq ft: ₹500
Commercial Establishments
Guest houses: ₹500–₹1,000 per room
Shopping mall shops: ₹100–₹500
Warehouses: ₹100–₹1,000
Hotels: ₹1,500–₹10,000
Dhabas, sweet shops, coffee shops: ₹500–₹2,000
Liquor shops: ₹750
Fast food outlets: ₹2,000 for up to 100 kg waste, plus ₹10 per extra kg
Institutions & Facilities
Schools & colleges: ₹500–₹3,000
Coaching centres: ₹500
Health institutions: ₹500–₹5,000
Cinema halls: ₹10 per seat
Beauty parlours & salons: ₹500–₹1,000
Showrooms & service centres: ₹500–₹1,500
Event & Large Venues
Marriage halls, community halls, fairs: ₹10,000–₹40,000 per acre, depending on area
Extra charges will apply for additional space or higher waste generation.
How This Will Benefit the City
According to BMC officials, the collected funds will be used to:
Improve garbage collection services
Support sanitation workers
Upgrade waste processing infrastructure
Maintain cleanliness across all wards
Additional Commissioners Kailash Chandra Das and Ratnakar Sahu were present during the announcement. BMC appeals to citizens for cooperation in the cleanliness drive.
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