The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun the implementation of government orders to all municipal corporations, on the use of plastic waste in the construction of roads. The civic body has issued a circular saying contractors must compulsorily use plastic waste contents in the hot mix. However, this has not gone down well with the contractors as they will have to incur additional cost to set up the machinery for this purpose.

‘For durable roads’
Currently, asphalt, - hot bituminous content - is used to lay the roads in the city. The BMC has asked the contractors to ensure that 8 per cent of plastic waste content is added to the top layer – surface of the road. Civic officials said this will enhance the durability of the roads in the city.