Management of Solid Waste

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on 9 December 2024 has released the Draft Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2024 for wider public consultations.

  • It will replace Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016; focuses on waste segregation, circular economy, and compliance.

Key Provisions

  • Mandatory segregation into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
  • Sanitation workers can refuse unsegregated waste; fines for non-compliance.
  • Polluter Pays Principle enforced.
  • 5,000 sqm units must segregate waste, compost biodegradable waste, and give recyclables to authorized collectors.
  • Emphasis on market-based waste management.
  • Promotes waste-to-energy and recycling into products.
  • CPCB to manage centralized portal for registration and returns.

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