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Haritha Karma Sena

Haritha Karma Sena is an exemplary waste management network operating under the supervision of Local Self-Government Institutions (Grama Panchayats, Municipalities, and Corporations) in Kerala, in collaboration with the Suchitwa Mission and Kudumbashree.

Key Objectives

  • Non-Biodegradable Waste Management: Systematically collect non-biodegradable waste, including plastics and e-waste, from households and establishments for scientific processing.

  • Waste-Free Kerala: Completely eliminate the burning and dumping of plastic in public places and domestic premises.

  • Women Empowerment: Provide a sustainable source of livelihood and stable income for women who are members of Kudumbashree.

Operational Model

  1. Door-to-Door Collection:

    • Clean, dried plastic waste, glass bottles, metal, old textiles, and e-waste are collected from households and shops on a monthly or scheduled basis.

  2. User Fee:

    • A fixed monthly service fee (User Fee), as mandated by the government and local bodies, is collected from beneficiaries for waste collection services.

  3. Material Collection Facility (MCF):

    • Collected waste is moved to the ward/Panchayat-level MCF (Material Collection Facility), where it is sorted by type and sent for recycling through the Clean Kerala Company.

Guidelines for the Public

  • Plastic covers and items must be washed, cleaned, and dried before handing them over to Haritha Karma Sena.

  • Wet waste or food remnants should strictly not be mixed with plastic waste.

  • Paying the prescribed user fee for the service provided by Haritha Karma Sena is a legal responsibility.

    Major Penalties for Illegal Waste Disposal

  • Dumping Waste in Public Places or Water Bodies:

    • Fine: Spot Fine up to ₹25,000.

    • Imprisonment is also provisioned under the law for this offense.

  • Use or Sale of Banned Plastic Products:

    • First Offense: ₹10,000

    • Second Offense: ₹25,000

    • Subsequent Offenses: ₹50,000 (along with the cancellation of the establishment's license).

  • Non-Payment of 'User Fee' to Haritha Karma Sena:

    • If the monthly User Fee is unpaid, the dues will be recovered alongside property tax with 5% interest.

    • It can also result in the denial of licenses, permits, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from local bodies.

  • Absence of Scientific Waste Management Systems in Large Buildings, Flats, and Institutions:

    • Fine ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 may be levied.

  • Seizure of Vehicles:

    • Vehicles used to transport and dump waste along roadsides or into rivers will be directly seized by the police or local authority officials. Releasing these vehicles requires payment of heavy fines.

  • Surveillance and Cameras:

    • AI cameras and CCTV surveillance are installed at frequent dumping blackspots to identify offenders.

  • Reward Scheme for Informants:

    • Citizens who report illegal waste dumping in public places with verifiable proof (photo, video, or vehicle registration number) to local bodies or dedicated WhatsApp numbers will receive a reward—a percentage of the collected fine (up to a maximum of ₹2,500).