Bengaluru’s 'Garbage Tax' starts today – Check SWM user fee based on property size

Starting April 1, Bengalureans will have to pay a mandatory Solid Waste Management user fee as part of an initiative to improve waste collection and disposal across the city. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has made it compulsory for all property owners to contribute towards waste management. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has made it compulsory for all property owners to contribute towards waste management, with fees collected alongside property tax. User fee based on property size: The SWM fee is determined by the built-up area of residential properties: Up to 600 sq ft: ₹10 per month 600–1,000 sq ft: ₹50 per month 1,000–2,000 sq ft: ₹100 per month 2,000–3,000 sq ft: ₹150 per month 3,000–4,000 sq ft: ₹200 per month Above 4,000 sq ft: ₹400 per month BBMP marshals equipped with point-of-sale machines will facilitate the collection of these fees.