Mumbai New Cleanliness Rules: Spitting, Open Urination, Feeding Animals In Public To Attract Fines Up To Rs 25,000 From Feb 3; Full List

Mumbai Waste Management Rules: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) brought the Solid Waste Management and Handling, Cleanliness and Sanitation By-laws, 2025 into force effective February 3, 2026, introducing a stricter regulatory framework to improve hygiene and waste management across Mumbai.

The new by-laws aim to ensure cleaner roads, unclogged drains and better-maintained public spaces. Civic officials said the measures are designed to strengthen sanitation standards, curb pollution and promote responsible waste disposal practices, especially as the city continues to expand rapidly and generate higher volumes of waste.

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Fines and penalties

Under the revised rules, the civic body has identified 21 cleanliness-related violations, with penalties ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000. Public spitting will attract a fine of Rs 250, while littering on roads or footpaths will cost offenders Rs 500. Households failing to segregate wet and dry waste will be fined Rs 200, while bulk waste generators will face a Rs 1,000 penalty for the same offence.

Illegal dumping or unauthorised transportation of construction and demolition debris can invite fines of up to Rs 25,000 per vehicle. Burning waste on a commercial or large scale will attract a penalty of Rs 10,000.

The by-laws apply uniformly to all sections, including residential households, commercial establishments, offices, industries, educational institutions, religious places and public bodies. The BMC has warned that strict action will be taken against violators.

List of offences and fines

Spitting in public places - Rs 250

Open urination - Rs 500

Open defecation - Rs 500

Open bathing in public areas - Rs 300

Washing vehicles in public places - Rs 500

Washing clothes or utensils in public - Rs 300

Feeding animals or birds in public areas - Rs 500

Pet animals soiling public places - Rs 1,000

Littering on roads or footpaths - Rs 500

Non-segregation of waste by households (first offence) - Rs 200

Non-segregation of waste by bulk generators - Rs 1,000

Failure to hand over dry waste separately - Rs 200

Hawkers or vendors operating without dustbins - Rs 750

Improper disposal of fish or meat waste - Rs 750

Burning waste at commercial or large scale - Rs 10,000

Improper disposal of garden or tree waste - Rs 200

Failure to keep general premises clean - Rs 500

Failure to keep large premises clean - Rs 1,500

Not cleaning drains outside houses - Rs 500

Illegal dumping of debris (per vehicle) - Rs 20,000

Transporting debris without permission (per vehicle) - Rs 25,000

Key provisions of the by-laws

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The new regulations create a legally enforceable framework for cleanliness across Mumbai, mandating waste segregation into six categories, wet, dry, domestic hazardous, biomedical, garden and construction debris, while prescribing penalties for public nuisance activities such as spitting, littering, open urination and improper pet waste disposal; bulk waste generators like large housing societies and commercial complexes must now process biodegradable waste within their premises.