Municipal Solid Waste
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Futala lake pollution, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 05/06/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …PMC set to replicate zero garbage model in 20 electoral panels
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to replicate the zero garbage model in 20 electoral panels to ensure waste is disposed of within its jurisdiction. This will reduce the burden on processing plants at the dumping sites. The civic body along with Janwani, a social initiative of MCCIA, had …Solid waste management in Nepal: current status and policy recommendations
Managing solid waste is one of the major challenges in urbanization. A survey conducted in all 58 municipalities of Nepal in 2012 found that the average municipal solid waste generation was 317 grams per capita per day. This translates into 1,435 tons per day or 524,000 tons per year of …Order of the National Green Tribunal on pollution to the river Beas and its tributaries dated 29/07/2013
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhishek Rai Vs State of HP Ors dated 29/07/2013 regarding pollution to the river Beas and its tributaries.Order of the National Green Tribunal on waste disposal in river Beas dated 29/07/2013
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Namita Maniktala Vs. State of HP & Ors dated 29/07/2013 regarding waste disposal in river Beas.Order of the National Green Tribunal on regarding municipal solid waste plant at Bareily dated 25/07/2013
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rayons Enlightening Humanity Anr Vs MoEF Ors regarding dumping of municipal solid waste dated 25/07/2013.Order of the National Green Tribunal on municipal waste management in Punjab dated 23/07/2013
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of People for Transparency through kamal anand Vs State of Punjab & Ors regarding municipal waste management in Punjab dated 23/07/2013.Airport complying with environmental norms: AAI to GSPCB
Following the Goa State Pollution Control Board's (GSPCB) complaints about environmental pollution and sewage overflow at the Dabolim airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken action to ensure that the airport functions in compliance with all environmental norms. "Goa airport is managing municipal solid waste without causing any …Draft Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2013
The following draft of certain rules, which the Central Government proposes to issue in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3, Section 6 and Section 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and in supersession of the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 except …Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Exnora Green Pammal Chennai Vs Commissioner Pallavaram Municipality Chennai Ors dumping of unsegregated municipal solid …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Exnora Green Pammal Chennai Vs Commissioner Pallavaram Municipality Chennai Ors dumping of unsegregated municipal solid waste by Pallavaram Municipality dated 14/06/2013.Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dera Sandhu Ashram Vs State of Punjab & Ors regarding management of municipal solid wastes
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dera Sandhu Ashram Vs State of Punjab & Ors regarding management of municipal solid wastes regarding 24/05/2013.Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of People for Transparency through Kamal Anand Vs State of Punjab & Ors regarding hazards of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of People for Transparency through Kamal Anand Vs State of Punjab & Ors regarding hazards of municipal waste collection and disposal dated 24/05/2013.Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents Welfare Society & Anr. Vs State of Haryana & Ors
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents Welfare Society & Anr. Vs State of Haryana & Ors dated 17/05/2013 on dumping of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Panchkula.Shanghai seizes 6,000 tonnes of foreign waste
A staggering 6,000 tonnes of waste tailings have been seized in China's Shanghai city during a crackdown on illegally imported garbage last month, officials said. Officials have detected excessive amounts of arsenic and cadmium from the tailings, which could have caused contamination if processed by small refineries in China, Xinhua …Characterisation Of municipal solid waste generated by the city of Bhopal, India
The characteristics of municipal solid waste (MSW) is major factor, which considered as a basis for the design of efficient, cost effective and envrionmentally compatible waste management system. Solid waste management system requires a greater knowledge about composition of MSW. In present study, the compositions of Bhopal municipality waste were …Status report on municipal solid waste management
One of the major problems being faced by cities and towns relate to management of municipal solid waste (MSW). Waste quantities are increasing and municipal authorities are not able to upgrade or scale up the facilities required for proper management of such wastes. In many cities and towns, garbage is …Characterisation of municipal solid waste compost (MSWC) from selected Indian cities—A case study for its sustainable utilisation
Utilisation of Municipal Solid Waste is important to curb the ever rising demand of scarce land for its disposal. Changing life style patterns, particularly in urban areas, has led to increase in generation of MSW. Municipal solid waste from Indian cities estimated to have 40% - 60% organic matter, which …Scope of recycling municipal solid waste in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR)
Ecosystem is affected by uneducated, unplanned and ineffective waste management. The cycle of garbage generation and recycling is effective to make the cities environment more pollution free, clean, green and habitable for healthy living. In an effort to understand the dynamics of waste management and scope in Delhi & NCR …Characterization of leachate from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfilling sites of Ludhiana, India: A comparative study
The paper discusses the characteristics of leachate generated from municipal solid waste landfilling sites of Ludhiana City, Punjab (India). Leachate samples were collected and analyzed for various physico-chemical parameters to estimate its pollution potential. This study aims to serve as a reference for the implementation of the most suitable technique …PIL filed in the High Court of Gujarat for framing a policy and rules for preserving and enhancing employment of waste pickers all over India, …
PIL filed in the High Court of Gujarat in the matter of Swashrayi Mahila Seva Sangh (SEWA) Vs Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation & Others. SEWA files Public Interest Litigation to appoint a High Powered Committee to frame a policy and mandatory rules for preserving and enhancing employment of waste pickers all …India's Model Cities For Successful Waste Management
Waste management is a huge challenge as well as a crisis for our country. Some cities have managed to put in successful waste management systems. The government evolved a new set of waste management rules that mark a significant shift. A survey by Centre for Science and environment has rated …