Strict new standard for housing and utilities imposes a 15,000 ruble fine for waste disposal infractions
In a bid to maintain cleanliness and ensure accountability, new measures have been introduced in Russian apartment buildings. These changes aim to regulate trash disposal and manage funds for repairs more effectively.
Firstly, residents are now subject to fines if they dispose of trash in unauthorized places. The penalties range from 1,000 to 15,000 rubles, depending on the severity of the violation. This includes dumping bags of trash in the entrance or near the main door, as well as throwing small waste like cigarette butts or wrappers away beside the bin. Storing household waste at the entrance of the building is also a punishable offense.
Many buildings now have CCTV cameras, making it easier for authorities to catch violations and use the footage as evidence. To avoid direct confrontations, experts advise taking photos or videos of the violations and reporting them to the managing company, the chairman of the TSC, or the housing inspectorate.
In an effort to facilitate quick repair of building entrances, a new field has been added to utility bills. This measure is intended to hold managing companies accountable and prevent them from avoiding repairs. The funds collected in this field will be used exclusively for repairs and will be returned in full, down to the last kopeck.
Tenants who pay their utility bills after the 10th may use this new field to put their managing company under pressure. However, the new field is currently unknown to tenants, which could lead to confusion.
Bins at the entrance of the building are meant for small waste like receipts, packaging, and wrappers. Larger waste should be disposed of in designated containers and areas according to local regulations.
These new measures are a significant change in housing and communal services norms in Russia. They are part of ongoing updates to waste disposal standards led by the Russian Environmental Operator (REO) and regional governments, which aim to ensure that tariffs are fair and aligned with actual waste produced.
Residents are expected to follow these rules to maintain cleanliness in their buildings and prevent conflicts arising from neighbors' complaints about trash violations. For more detailed information about these new measures and their implications, consult local municipal authorities or official regional websites.
The management company will use the funds collected from the new field on utility bills exclusively for repairs. This move is intended to ensure that the building entrances are maintained and repaired promptly.
Businesses like managing companies are now being held accountable for their role in maintaining the cleanliness and structural integrity of apartment buildings through financial obligations.
