City rolls out four-way segregation under SWM 2026, but gaps in collection systems, costs, bulk generator rules and worker safety raise concerns as apartments, contractors and officials flag readiness ...

The new Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, will come into effect from April 1. The new rule by the central environment ministry has mandated strict four-way segregation at the source. Starting ...

In a bid to improve the system, the revised Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, have been introduced, replacing the earlier guidelines from 2016. Authorities have directed residents not to dump ...