Special Care Waste such as paint cans, bulbs, and expired medicines has been formally identified under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, with disposal mandated through designated collection points.
Notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the new rules will replace the 2016 framework and come into full effect from April 1, 2026.
The regulations introduce a technology-driven system and reinforce the Polluter Pays principle, strengthening accountability of waste generators and producers.
Overall, the rules seek to modernise solid waste management and improve environmental outcomes.
APSC Relevance:
Solid waste management, environmental regulation, sustainable governance.
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