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MSW (M&H) Rules


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Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 (MSW Rules) are applicable to every municipal authority responsible for collection, segregation, storage, transportation, processing and disposal of municipal solid.

The Rule contains four Schedules name

* Schedule-I	Relates to implementation Schedule
* Schedule-II	Specifications relating to collection, segregation, storage, transportation, processing and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW).
* Schedule-III	Specifications for landfilling indicating; site selection, facilities at the site, specifications for landfilling, Pollution prevention, water quality monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring, Plantation at landfill site, closure of landfill site and post care.
* Schedule-IV	Indicate waste processing options including; standards for composting, treated leachates and incinerations.