The MoEFCC revised the rules for management of solid waste in the municipal areas after 16 years. The drawback with the earlier solid waste disposal rules was similar to plastic waste disposal rules i.e. applicable only in municipal areas.
The new rules are now applicable beyond municipal areas and extend to urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports, airbase, port and harbours, defence establishments, special economic zones, state and central government organizations, places of pilgrimage, religious and historical importance.
The segregation of waste at source has been mandated. Responsibilities of generators have been fixed ....
