Gurugram: MCG has issued 717 challans to the tune of Rs 5.17 lakh against the use of banned single-use plastic (SUP) items in the last three weeks since the ban was implemented. MCG has also seized 1,457 kg of banned plastic from the city. Out of the mentioned amount, Rs 2.88 lakh has been recovered from the violators.
The list of banned items includes earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene (thermocol) for decoration, plastic plates, cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straw, trays, wrapping or packing items around sweet boxes, invitation cards, cigarette packets, plastic or PVC banners less than 100 micron and stirrers. For violating the ban, the defaulters will have to pay minimum Rs 500 and maximum Rs 25,000, depending on the weight of the plastic.
