Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a critical component of urban development that focuses on the collection, treatment, and proper disposal of municipal solid waste. The program aims to create clean and healthy urban environments through scientific waste management practices.
Key Objectives
Minimize waste generation and promote waste reduction at source
Ensure proper segregation, collection, and transportation of waste
Implement scientific processing and disposal of waste
Create public awareness about waste management practices
Key Components
Collection & Transportation
- Door-to-door collection
- Segregated waste collection
- Transfer stations
- GPS-enabled vehicles
Processing & Treatment
- Composting facilities
- Material Recovery
- Waste to Energy
- Scientific landfills
Public Participation
- Community awareness
- Waste segregation
- Recycling initiatives
- Clean city campaigns
Implementation Guidelines
Mandatory source segregation of waste
Daily collection and transportation
Processing of organic waste through composting
Recovery of recyclable materials
Safe disposal of non-recyclable waste
Regular monitoring and reporting