Updated on December 06, 2024 11:29:00 AM
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major concern of India, which is the third largest producer of waste in the world with an estimated production of 109,589 tons per day. This shows how worse the waste management crisis is in the country considering the fact that more than 50% of it is being left unmanaged. The main cause of this problem includes; population growth and urbanization, increased production of waste and last but not least weak infrastructure in waste management.
This has greatly resulted in growth of size of cities as well as towns thereby compounding pressure on current systems of waste management. At the same time, there has been a rapid growth of the population, as a result, the generation of waste has also gone up. But many regions still use conventional and ineffective methods for the management of wastes that do not take into consideration the nature of waste generation in today’s world.
The problem has been compounded even more by the fact that it lacks proper policies of waste management over the years. This has caused a number of adverse effects on public health as well as the environment in general. Some of these are the Surat plague of 1994 and the Mumbai floods of 2005 that were associated with improper waste disposal. These occasions show that there is a necessity for waste management policies general and long-term that could protect the health and the surrounding environment.
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:
In India, the management of solid wastes is comprehensively regulated by the ‘The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016’ that provide that all the establishments involved in collection, processing, treatment, recycling, or disposal of SW are directed to obtain necessary permits from the concerned SPCB/PCC. This is a useful framework that aims at dictating how the waste management activities should be performed in a manner that will have least impacts on the public health and safety, the environment as well as the utilization of resources. Adherence to these rules is desirable to sustain the country’s environmental goals and to promote the requirements of the environmental support scheme.
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.
A permit is necessary for any local authority, village panchayat, or agency responsible for the processing, recycling, treatment, or disposal of solid waste in the given area, especially if the waste produced is in an amount exceeding 5000 Kilograms in a single day.
Gather the necessary documentation.
This application also known as Form I, should be furnished and attached with documents and forwarded to the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee. This is achievable also through a dedicated web interface for the particular state.
The SPCB will review the application, which may involve Field Inspections.
If the application is approved the SPCB will grant the authorization within 60 days defining the compliance measures and environmental standards.
The authorization is initially valid for two years and can be renewed for five-year periods thereafter. Renewal applications should be submitted 60 days before the expiration date.
To apply for Solid Waste Management Authorization, the following documents are typically required:
Municipal solid waste in India can be categorized into five main types:
The proper segregation of these categories at source level forms the foundation of proper waste management & is as per the guidelines provided in the new Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016. These rules make it mandatory on all the urban local bodies (ULBs) to involve residents in waste disposal and separation.
Professional fees for Municipal Solid Waste Management Authorization is ₹99,000.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in India can be regulated under a framework set under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. These guidelines contain provisions that apply to any waste management activity application for authorization aimed at the consideration of environmental standards along with public health security.
Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) is a critical challenge for urban areas, particularly in developing countries. Here are some of the key challenges:
Municipal Solid Waste Management or MSWM is one of the most challenging but crucial processes of urbanization and mainly developing countries like India. The process triggers some problems ranging from generation of wastes, poor infrastructure, high expenses and effects on the environment. However, proper management of the MSW is desirable for the health and welfare of people, for the conservation of resources and for reducing the consequences of negative impacts on the environment. Appropriate authorization under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 is vital more so for those undertaking waste management activities in keeping with the acts of the environment to help realize sustainable urban development.
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Appropriate management of the substance, waste, and materials contributes to the health of the population, use of resources, and the environmental conditions for satisfactory urban development. Waste management means disposal of the waste in a more environmentally friendly method hence avoiding pollution and diseases, recycling and recovery of the wasted resources.
Authorization guarantees that waste elimination processes take place in an environmentally friendly way and conform to the assembly’s legal provision. It also improves the standard of human health and safety, acts as a measure in limiting pollution, and promotes the exercise of accountable resource utilization.
If any local authority, village panchayat or any agency dealing with the processing, recycling, treatment or disposal of the solid waste especially if the quantity is more than 5000 Kilograms per day is required to take approval of the respective State Pollution Control Board or Pollution Control Committee.
The process includes recognizing the requirement for authorization, providing the essential papers, forwarding an application to the concerned SPCB or PCC, go under a review process that can involve inspections, and get the authorization in the event that you have been authorized.
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