Mysuru, Aug. 7 -- In yet another initiative for waste disposal, the MCC has entered into an agreement with Eveready Industries India Limited, the manufacturer of well known brand of Eveready dry cell batteries, for scientific management of battery wastes in MCC limits.

As per the agreement, used batteries and cells will not be mixed with general solid wastes and segregated separately. Later, the used batteries and cells will be transported, recycled and scientifically disposed off by officially recognised entities.

Mysuru City Corporation becomes the first Urban Local Body in the State to have signed such an agreement for battery wastes management and disposal. The agreement will help in mitigating environmental pollution and ensure pub...