Why is it in the news?
- The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike (BBMP) aims to impose a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100 per month per household.
Solid Waste Management in India
Current state:
- India generates 160,038.9 tons of solid waste daily with approximately 95% being efficiently collected (CPCB, 2020-21).
- Around 50% of the collected waste undergoes treatment, while 31.7% remains unaccounted.
Challenges in Solid Waste Management in India:
- Segregation of Waste: Inadequate waste segregation at the source increases waste disposal costs.
- Collection and Transportation: Lack of waste storage infrastructure and limited door-to-door collection.
- Disposal and Treatment: Use of open dumps leading to methane gas emissions, fires, explosions, and global warming.
- Municipal Finance: Struggle to generate sufficient revenue and attract private capital due to creditworthiness issues.
| Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 · Applicability: Rules apply to Municipal areas, urban agglomerations, census towns, and notified industrial townships. · Segregation of Waste: Generators must segregate waste into Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable, and Sanitary/Domestic Hazardous waste. · Collection & Disposal of Waste: Local authorities are responsible for establishing waste collection, transportation, processing, and disposal systems. · Recovery and Recycling Facility: Developers of specific zones need to allocate space for recovery and recycling facilities. |
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