The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 introduce a stricter and more decentralised framework for managing waste in India. The rules make segregation at source mandatory into four categories—wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste—and place greater responsibility on bulk waste generators such as residential societies, institutions, and government buildings to process waste on-site. The framework promotes a circular economy by encouraging reuse, recycling, and use of waste as alternative fuel, while discouraging landfilling through higher fees for unsegregated waste. It also introduces digital monitoring for better compliance and gives special powers to hilly and island regions to manage tourist-generated waste. Overall, the rules aim to reduce environmental pollution, improve resource recovery, and create a more sustainable and accountable waste management system.
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