Ahmedabad Civic Body Fines Scrap Dealer ₹1 Lakh For Buying Plastic Waste From Garbage Collection Van

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on a scrap dealer in the North-West Zone for allegedly purchasing plastic waste collected during the city's garbage collection process.

The action has raised questions over the civic body's approach to plastic waste management, particularly when recycling and proper processing of plastic waste remain key challenges.

Scrap Dealer Fined For Buying Plastic Waste

The incident was reported from the Thaltej ward near Hebatpur railway crossing, where a shopkeeper operating under the name B.N. Pasti Bhandar was fined ₹1 lakh for allegedly purchasing plastic waste.

According to the report, the dealer had allegedly bought the plastic from a garbage collection vehicle.

The report argues that the dealer's role was limited to purchasing the waste and questions why the civic authorities penalised the scrap dealer instead of taking action against the contractor or individuals responsible for selling the material from the garbage collection system.

Questions Over Plastic Waste Management

The incident has also raised questions over Ahmedabad's plastic waste management system.

While cities such as Singapore have established systematic mechanisms for processing and recycling waste, the report questions whether Ahmedabad has developed adequate infrastructure to process the plastic waste collected from across the city.

The civic body has been promoting initiatives to make Ahmedabad a cleaner and more environmentally friendly city. However, the action against a scrap dealer for purchasing plastic waste has triggered criticism over whether recyclable material is being properly channelled into the waste-management system.

The case has also raised questions over the accountability of contractors and workers involved in garbage collection and the mechanism through which recyclable plastic is handled after being collected from the city.