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IS 18520: 2024

Solid Waste Management — Segregation, Collection and Utilization at Commercial Facilities (Shops, Markets, Malls etc) — Guidelines

Solid waste management is a crucial responsibility of civic bodies and municipalities in India, as mandated by the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. In rural areas, this responsibility falls on gram panchayats or similar bodies recognized and approved by the government. However, the performance of solid waste management tasks is often inadequate in many parts of the country, leading to health issues, sanitation problems, and environmental degradation.

The increasing population exacerbates these challenges, making it essential for every individual and civic body involved in solid waste management to understand their duties clearly. This understanding is critical for achieving the goal of reusing and recycling waste, ultimately aiming for zero disposal to landfills.

To address these issues, guidelines have been established for the handling of different types of waste generated at commercial facilities such as shops, markets, and malls. These guidelines are intended to be a tool for managing solid waste operations in compliance with relevant regulations.

The standard outlines methodologies for segregating, collecting, and processing solid waste generated at commercial facilities. It excludes certain elements such as collection from the facility, primary transportation to transfer stations, further transport to processing and recycling facilities, and final disposal of reject material.

Additionally, the standard provides general guidelines for the collection and handling of electronic waste, biomedical waste, commercial hazardous waste, garden waste, and construction and demolition waste generated from commercial facilities. These guidelines are crucial for improving the overall management of solid waste and mitigating the environmental impact of improper waste disposal.

Last Updated on March 15, 2024

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