New Waste Rules: Four Dustbins Mandatory, Heavy Fines for Non-Compliance

• New Solid Waste Management Rules–2026 mandate four-category waste segregation for all establishments.
• The previous two-dustbin system (wet/dry) is replaced by a four-dustbin system to boost waste processing and reduce pollution.
• Waste categories: Green (wet), Blue (dry), Red (sanitary), Black (hazardous/special).
• Sanitation workers can refuse unsegregated waste; special four-compartment vehicles will prevent mixing during transport.
• The "polluter pays" principle applies, with fines for non-compliance, especially for large waste generators.