Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), mark a significant upgrade in India’s waste governance framework, replacing the 2016 rules. Effective from 1 April 2026, the rules aim to promote scientific waste handling, strengthen accountability, and advance the circular economy.
A key reform is the “four-bin segregation system”, mandating separation of waste int
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