Updated on March 01, 2025 11:50:22 AM
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management in Assam is a major concern because of rapidly growing urbanization, increasing population and insufficient facilities. These-a are compounded by the high volume of waste generated and few efficient ways of proper waste segregation, collection, and disposal that contributes to environmental and public health related challenges. Consequently, the state has commenced the following strategic measures as a way of enhancing its efficiency in disposal of wastes; Some of these is the following: the Model Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Bye-Laws 2020 outlines detailed guidelines for segregation, collection, transportation, processing, and disposal. The legislation extended to this framework is The Assam Waste Management Corporation Act, 2016 which confirms the Assam Waste Management Corporation as the principal regulatory agency for waste management. Such measures focus on source reduction, recycling as well as sophisticated methods and technologies of waste disposal, increased public awareness and participation. These efforts in unison will help Assam improve their waste management systems and aim at increasing the sustainable, efficient and eco-friendly manner for handling the MSW.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is the waste produced by residents, industries, offices and other organizations within a particular city or town where solid waste usually consists of such items as food waste, paper, plastics, cloth, yard waste and others. The components of the waste include; organic waste, paper and cardboards, plastics, metal, glass and textile wastes. Collection, transportation and recycling together with the correct disposal of the MSW require management. Good management practices should therefore seek to reduce the negative impact of wastes while at the same time increasing the amount of utilization of wastes. The key ways consist of recycling, composting, waste-to-energy (WTE), and landfilling. Recycling techniques transform used products into new products, composting techniques break down the organic waste into soil enhancers, WtE incinerates waste to produce energy and landfilling techniques bury wastes in designated areas. Cooperative working among municipal authorities, enterprises and inhabitants is one of the most important requirements for the efficient MSW management. By developing a dense population and consumption society, effective solutions to waste problems are required for sustainable development and protection of the environment.
Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) offers several benefits, crucial for maintaining environmental quality, public health, and sustainable urban development. Here are some key advantages:
To obtain Municipal Solid Waste Management Authorization, the following procedure must be followed, primarily governed by the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The process may vary slightly depending on the state, but the core steps remain consistent.
To apply for Solid Waste Management Authorization, the following documents are typically required:
The Professional Charges for Municipal Solid Waste Management is ₹99,000 only with Professional Utilities
The validity of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Authorization is normally for five years. The authorized entity should seek renewal of this authorization at least 90 days to expiry of this authorization in order to continuously operate and be in compliance with the relevant regulations.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in India can be regulated under a framework set under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
The management of municipal solid wastes in Assam depends upon the guidelines of the Model Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Bye-Laws, 2020 and the Assam Waste Management Corporation Act, 2016. They provide a clear guide to proper waste disposal especially with regard to segregation, collection, transportation and disposal. The procedures essential to waste disposal include obtaining permits for the specific operations to be performed and providing specialized paperwork required for the undertaking of waste management operations among other requirements set for operations and businesses resulting in performance of environmental impacts. By having frequent renewals, there is always compliance to the set standard which will go a long way in helping Assam work towards addressing its current challenges in Waste Management.
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The process of seeking authorization includes recognizing the requirement for authorization, obtaining appropriate documents, filing an application Form I to the SPCB or PCC, passing through a scrutiny and if the application measures up to the standards, granting of authorization is made.
Municipal solid waste management requires authorization, and this entails the management of organic waste, recyclable wastes such as papers, plastics, metals, and glass as well as non-recyclable wastes. This constitutes the waste from residential, commercial as well as industrial origin present in the municipal areas.
Assam Waste Management Corporation acts as the lead legislative organization responsible for regulating and coordinating waste management in Assam This is contained in the Assam Waste Management Corporation Act, 2016.
The public can contribute through waste source separation, recycling activities, composting of organic waste, reducing the use of plastics particularly the use of single use plastics, and supporting the community’s waste management.
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