Q. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which of the following statements is correct?

[A] Waste generators must segregate waste into five categories.

[B] The Rules apply only to notified urban local bodies, notified towns, and industrial townships.

[C] The Rules provide detailed criteria for the identification of landfill and waste processing sites.

[D] Waste generated in one district cannot be transported to another district.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 (notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986), brought major changes in waste management in India. Let’s analyse the options:
  • Waste generators are required to segregate waste into three categories: Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable and Domestic hazardous waste (Not five categories).
  • The Rules are much wider in scope. They apply not only to urban local bodies and industrial townships, but also to villages, census towns, special economic zones, places of pilgrimage, airports, railway stations, defence establishments, and every waste generator.
  • The Rules indeed prescribe exact and elaborate criteria for selecting landfill sites and waste processing facilities. They emphasise scientific principles to minimise environmental damage and public health risks.
  • There is no prohibition on transporting waste from one district to another. In fact, regional facilities for waste processing and disposal are encouraged for efficiency.

Source: Environment (Forum Factly)

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