Environment / Urban Governance
Mandatory three-bin segregation (wet, dry, and sanitary/reject waste) is emerging as the backbone of efficient urban waste management. When households and markets separate waste at the source, recycling purity improves, processing becomes cheaper, and landfill dependence drops sharply. It also strengthens circular-economy outcomes by ensuring that recyclables actually reach recovery facilities instead of being contaminated in mixed waste.
A useful example comes from Mizoram. Under the Adopt-a-Dustbin Scheme (2025), Aizawl’s commercial hubs achieved near-100% segregation through community oversight and shared responsibility, demonstrating how local participation can make segregation systems truly work.
APSC relevance: Solid waste rules, source segregation, community-led urban management.
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