(1) Every Waste Generator including Bulk Waste Generators shall be required to segregate Solid Waste at source of generation into the following categories, as applicable, namely:- a. Bio-degradable Waste, also referred to as Wet Waste, b. Recyclable & Non-Recyclable, also referred to as Dry Waste, c. Domestic Hazardous Waste, including Sanitary Waste, d. Construction and Demolition Waste, e. Bulk Garden and Horticulture Waste; and f. E-Waste.
(2) The Sanitary Waste such as sanitary napkins, diapers, tampons and similar products shall be securely wrapped in pouches provided by the manufacturers or brand owners or in newspapers and all Sanitary Waste shall be stored with the Domestic Hazardous Waste. Waste Generators such as Bulk Waste Generators, educational institutions, ladies hostels and paying guests accommodations shall ensure that the provisions of this rule are strictly complied with and such Sanitary Waste is not disposed in the drainage or sewage systems else it shall attract fine.
(3) The Bio-degradable Waste, Non- biodegradable Waste and Domestic Hazardous Waste along with Sanitary Waste shall be stored separately, without mixing it in set out Receptacles for handing over or delivery to ULB and/or Agency/Service Provider, as the case may be. The Waste Generator shall ensure that Recyclable Waste such as packets, food containers, boxes, bottles, Tetra Pak cartons, paper cups, plates and other disposable items are cleaned and dried so that these items can be effectively recycled. In addition, Bio-degradable Waste shall not be handed over to the ULB and/or Agency/Service Provider in plastic bags and there shall be bin to bin transfer of such waste.
(4) The Construction and Demolition Waste and Bulk Garden and Horticulture Waste shall be stored separately in the Waste Generator’s Premises. No Bio-medical Waste, E-waste, hazardous chemicals and industrial waste shall be mixed with Solid Waste.
(5) The colour of the Receptacles where the following segregated Solid Waste shall be stored before eventual handover to the ULB and/or Agency/Service Provider, as the case may be, shall be:
a. Green for Wet Waste;
b. Blue for Dry Waste; and c. Red for Domestic Hazardous Waste including Sanitary Waste.