Solid Waste Management Approved Byelaw

The Solid Waste Management Approved Byelaw provides the key administrative and regulatory framework for ensuring the scientific and sustainable management of solid waste in Edavaka Grama Panchayat.

The main objective of the Byelaw is to regulate the collection, segregation, storage, handing over, transportation, processing, recycling and final disposal of solid waste generated from households, institutions, commercial establishments and public places, while preventing the illegal dumping of waste in public places and water bodies.

🎯 Key Objectives of the Byelaw

• Strengthen source-level segregation and collection of solid waste.
• Prevent littering and dumping of waste on public places, roads and water bodies.
• Ensure scientific collection and transportation of waste.
• Maximise recovery of recyclable materials and promote recycling.
• Promote scientific treatment and management of biodegradable waste.
• Protect public health and the environment.
• Increase public participation and responsibility in waste management.

🗑️ Waste Segregation and Collection

Waste shall be segregated and stored at source and handed over to the authorised collection system in accordance with the directions of the Panchayat.

👥 Responsibilities of the Public and Institutions

• Waste shall not be littered or dumped in public places, roads or water bodies.
• Activities such as burning waste and causing environmental pollution shall be avoided.
• Waste shall be segregated and handed over to the authorised collection system of the Panchayat.
• Commercial establishments and other institutions shall make necessary arrangements for proper waste management.
• Every citizen shall cooperate responsibly in maintaining public cleanliness.

🚛 Waste Collection System

Households and institutions shall cooperate with the waste collection system implemented under the leadership of the Panchayat. Priority is given to segregating the collected waste and transferring it to appropriate treatment and processing facilities.

The waste management activities of Edavaka Grama Panchayat include facilities and systems such as Material Collection Facilities (MCF), Mini MCF and compost pits.

🚫 Prohibited Activities

• Littering or dumping waste in public places.
• Dumping waste in water bodies, streams, rivers or other water resources.
• Unauthorised burning of waste.
• Discharging or releasing waste into public places.
• Mixing waste that is required to be separately segregated.
• Unauthorised collection or transfer of waste.

⚖️ Legal Action and Penalties

Individuals and institutions violating the provisions of the Byelaw may be subject to notices, penalties and other legal actions in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Note: The applicable penalty amounts and legal proceedings shall be as prescribed under the approved Byelaw and relevant Government orders and regulations.

📢 Public Participation

Active public cooperation is essential for making the waste management system effective. Reporting incidents such as littering and illegal dumping to the concerned authorities, along with available evidence, will contribute to creating a clean and healthy Panchayat.