The management of municipal solid waste
in India has surfaced or continued to be
a severe problem not only because of
environmental and aesthetic concerns but
also because of the enormous quantities
generated every day. Even though only
31% of Indian population resides in urban
areas, this population of 377 million
(Census of India, 2011) generates a gigantic
1,43,449 metric tonnes per day of
municipal solid waste, as per the Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 2014-15
and these figures increase every day with
an increase in population.
The SWM Rules, 2016 define segregation as sorting and separate storage of various components of solid waste namely biodegradable wastes including agriculture and dairy waste, non-biodegradable wastes including recyclable waste, non-recyclable combustible waste, sanitary waste and non-recyclable inert waste, domestic hazardous wastes, and construction and demolition wastes.
It is strongly felt that the principle of Reduce, Reuse, Recover, Recycle, Repair, Refuse & Rethink should be adopted and after making serious efforts to minimize waste, all components of MSW be utilized in a manner, that the full potential of the waste is tapped. Appropriate segregation at source/secondary storages is essential to achieve this object. The waste that can be recycled should be recycled to manufacture new products saving natural resources, the wet wastes that can produce biogas or compost, should be processed and the wastes that are non-recyclable and yet have high calorific value should be used for Waste to Energy plants.
Further, as per SWM Rules 2016,
1) Every waste generator shall
(a) Segregate and store the waste generated by them in three separate streams namely bio-degradable, non-biodegradable and domestic hazardous wastes in suitable bins and handover segregated wastes to authorized waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or notification by the local authorities from time to time;
(b) Wrap securely the used sanitary waste like diapers, sanitary pads etc., in the pouches provided by the manufacturers or brand owners of these products or in a suitable wrapping material as instructed by the local authorities and shall place the same in the bin meant for dry waste or non- bio-degradable waste;
(c) Store separately construction and demolition waste, as and when generated, in his own premises and shall dispose off as per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016;
(d) Store horticulture waste and garden waste generated from his premises separately in his own premises and dispose of as per the directions of the local body from time to time.
(e) No waste generator shall throw, burn or burry the solid waste generated by him, on streets, open public spaces outside his premises or in the drain or water bodies.
The SWM Rules, 2016 define segregation as sorting and separate storage of various components of solid waste namely biodegradable wastes including agriculture and dairy waste, non-biodegradable wastes including recyclable waste, non-recyclable combustible waste, sanitary waste and non-recyclable inert waste, domestic hazardous wastes, and construction and demolition wastes.
It is strongly felt that the principle of Reduce, Reuse, Recover, Recycle, Repair, Refuse & Rethink should be adopted and after making serious efforts to minimize waste, all components of MSW be utilized in a manner, that the full potential of the waste is tapped. Appropriate segregation at source/secondary storages is essential to achieve this object. The waste that can be recycled should be recycled to manufacture new products saving natural resources, the wet wastes that can produce biogas or compost, should be processed and the wastes that are non-recyclable and yet have high calorific value should be used for Waste to Energy plants.
Further, as per SWM Rules 2016,
1) Every waste generator shall
(a) Segregate and store the waste generated by them in three separate streams namely bio-degradable, non-biodegradable and domestic hazardous wastes in suitable bins and handover segregated wastes to authorized waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or notification by the local authorities from time to time;
(b) Wrap securely the used sanitary waste like diapers, sanitary pads etc., in the pouches provided by the manufacturers or brand owners of these products or in a suitable wrapping material as instructed by the local authorities and shall place the same in the bin meant for dry waste or non- bio-degradable waste;
(c) Store separately construction and demolition waste, as and when generated, in his own premises and shall dispose off as per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016;
(d) Store horticulture waste and garden waste generated from his premises separately in his own premises and dispose of as per the directions of the local body from time to time.
(e) No waste generator shall throw, burn or burry the solid waste generated by him, on streets, open public spaces outside his premises or in the drain or water bodies.
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