New residents moving to Mysuru quickly observe that the city has virtually zero open overflowing roadside dumpsters. This clean urban environment is the result of strict municipal zero-waste management and civic pride.

Complying with household segregation protocols ensures seamless daily collection and helps preserve the pristine ecology of the royal city.

4.9 Clean City Heritage

MCC Clean City Sanitation Model

Daily Wet Waste Doorstep CollectionZero Open Street Dumps ModelNational Swachh Survekshan Benchmark

Color-coded dual bins (Green for organic wet waste, Blue for dry recyclables) collected by motorized municipal tipper autos.

Local Insider Tip: Treat your neighborhood municipal Pourakarmikas with dignity and respect; they are the frontline stewards of Mysuru’s clean reputation.

Household Segregation Guidelines

• **Green Bin (Wet Organic Waste)**: Vegetable peels, leftover food, fruit rinds, coffee grounds, and garden leaves. Handed over daily to the collection auto.

• **Blue Bin (Dry Recyclable Waste)**: Cardboard, plastic containers, glass bottles, metal cans, and paper. Collected on designated dry waste days.

• **Red Bin / Wrapped (Sanitary Waste)**: Diapers, medical dressings, and sanitary pads must be wrapped in paper and marked with a red cross before handover.

Frequently Asked Questions