Solid Waste Management Rules 2016

Definition

The Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 are regulations implemented by the government to manage and control the generation, storage, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of solid waste in India.

Related terms

Landfill: A designated area where solid waste is disposed of by burying it underground.

Recycling:

The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce the consumption of new resources.

Composting:

The natural decomposition process that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment.