Clean Mirik
Cleanliness rules from 1 September 2026
New state rules apply in every municipality and notified area of West Bengal. Violations attract a fine.
Fines
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Spitting
Spitting in public
Fine Rs 100
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Littering
Throwing garbage or littering on the road
Fine Rs 200
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Public urination
Urinating or defecating in public
Fine Rs 200
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Plastic bags
Using banned plastic carry bags
Fine Rs 200
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Illegal dumping
Illegal dumping of garbage
Fine Rs 200
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Unauthorised parking
Parking in a non-parking zone
Fine Rs 500
Clean city, healthy life: our shared responsibility.
Waste segregation
Sort your waste at home
Under the Mirik Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws, 2023, every household must separate waste at source and use the right bin. Never throw waste into drains, the lake or public spaces.
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Green
Biodegradable (kitchen and garden waste)
- Food scraps
- Vegetable peels
- Leaves and flowers
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Blue
Non-biodegradable (plastic, paper, metal, glass)
- Plastic bottles
- Paper and cardboard
- Metal cans
- Glass jars
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Black
Hazardous waste
- Batteries
- Paint cans
- Tube lights and CFLs
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White
Biomedical waste
- Needles and syringes
- Blades
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Yellow
COVID waste
- Used masks
- Used gloves
Responsible Tourism
Protect Mirik. Preserve what brings people here.
Mirik’s lake, forests, tea gardens and mountain landscapes are more than beautiful places. They support local livelihoods, businesses and the town’s tourism economy.
Responsible tourism means enjoying Mirik while helping protect what makes it special. Every visitor can play a part through small, thoughtful actions.
- Keep the lake, roads and public spaces clean.
- Use designated bins and avoid single-use plastic.
- Respect local culture, nature and wildlife.
- Support local shops, guides and businesses.
- Leave Mirik as beautiful as you found it.
When we protect Mirik, we protect its tourism, its livelihoods and its future.
