Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 (MSW Rules) are applicable to every municipal authority responsible for collection, segregation, storage, transportation, processing and disposal of municipal solid.
The Rule contains four Schedules name
Schedules |
Matter |
Schedule-I |
- Relates to implementation Schedule
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Schedule-II |
- Specifications relating to collection, segregation, storage, transportation, processing and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW).
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Schedule-III |
- Specifications for landfilling indicating; site selection, facilities at the site, specifications for landfilling, Pollution prevention, water quality monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring, Plantation at landfill site, closure of landfill site and post care.
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Schedule-IV |
- Indicate waste processing options including; standards for composting, treated leachates and incinerations.
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