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Govt sets up district enforcement cells to implement new solid waste rules

Officials said the newly formed district cells will monitor compliance, coordinate with municipal agencies and undertake awareness and enforcement activities (HT)

Updated 42 days ago

Improper separation of waste in societies raises health concerns

Health department officials said lack of segregation of wet and dry waste at the household level remains a major challenge in many housing societies, affecting cleanliness, public health and environmental sustainability. (HT Photo)

Published 48 days ago

Non-segregation, dumping, burning of waste to draw legal action in Chandigarh

The committee also reviewed directions issued by the Supreme Court in recent orders and directed all stakeholders to comply within stipulated timelines. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 53 days ago

KDMC officer’s sudden transfer sparks row

KDMC officer’s sudden transfer sparks row

Published 69 days ago

Gurugram to get 15-day MCG cleanliness drive from May 1

Initiative includes rallies, awareness programmes, market drives and enforcement steps to strengthen waste management practices and promote sustainable habits. (HT Archive)

Published 74 days ago

Chandigarh admn to NGT: Aiming twofold utilisation of treated water by June

The tertiary-treated water network will cater to parks, gardens, green belts, government offices, community centres, roundabouts, road berms and large residential properties measuring one kanal or more.

Published 86 days ago

New 4-dustbin waste rule kicks in: Check what green, red, black bin mean

Published 102 days ago

MCD floats plan for alternate-day waste collection

Under the plan, wet waste will only be collected on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. (File picture)

Published 103 days ago

Changemaker: Integrating waste segregation in daily life

Divya Dhingra (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 108 days ago

Youth environmental programme concludes at 15 Delhi/NCR schools, expansion on cards

The event was attended by Ashish Chaturvedi of the United Nations Development Programme India and Ankita Rai of the New Delhi Municipal Council, who emphasised the role of young people in addressing environmental challenges. (Representational image)

Published 110 days ago

National capital processes only about 63% of its daily waste, says Delhi Eco Survey

National capital processes only about 63% of its daily waste, says Delhi Eco Survey

Published 112 days ago

Greater Noida rolls out plan to improve waste management, sanitation

The launch event witnessed residents and officials participating in a three-hour plogging exercise, collecting around 500 kg of waste, which was later segregated and sent for processing, said officials. (HT Photo)

Published 116 days ago

Rigorous efforts needed to improve Kashi’s cleanliness ranking: Minister

Minister AK Sharma in Varanasi on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published 140 days ago

Chandigarh MC to collect garbage from markets, hotels; 100 staff hired

Municipal Coporation, Chandigarh (HT Photo)

Published 144 days ago

Delhi municipal body targets 100% waste segregation at source by Jan ’27

Referring to 678 zero-waste colonies and institutes, the MCD said it eventually plans to phase out dhalaos in the city. (HT Archive)

Published 145 days ago

Steeper fines for civic offences under new bye-laws

Steeper fines for civic offences under new bye-laws.

Published 160 days ago

PCMC debuts four-way segregation, junks two-bin system

New Delhi, India - July 20, 2019: NDMC worker collecting dry and wet segregation garbage door to door at D Block Prasant Vihar . in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Photo by Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times) **To go with Baishali's story (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Published 163 days ago

Govt mandates 4-way sorting trash for large commercial, residential entities

Large waste generators produce about 30% of all city waste, a government statement on the new rules said. (HT Photo/Parveen Kumar)

Published 166 days ago

Greater Noida to hold waste management ranking for housing societies, offices

Most large housing societies fall under the bulk waste generator category, and effective segregation and processing at source is crucial for sustainable waste management,” said a senior official from the Authority’s health department. (HT Photos)

Updated 195 days ago

After success in Viman Nagar, PMC to expand mechanised waste plan

Others said the system has made daily waste disposal easier and more predictable. (HT)

Published 257 days ago

A corporate employee bats for a clean city

Every evening after work, Aman dedicates time to clean one house frontage, and on weekends, he covers larger stretches on his lane. (HT photo)

Published 262 days ago

MCG drafts stricter solid waste bylaws, five-bin system, heavy fines proposed

Garbage along the road at Sector 31 near Jharsa Village. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 281 days ago

Vipul Greens compost plant shows way to cleaner, greener Gurugram

The organic portion is mixed with garden clippings and processed in the plant, locals said. (HT Photo)

Updated 288 days ago

Karnal ward, school declared zero waste

The commissioner said that a team from Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) of the MC inspected the cleanliness, use of five types of dustbins, zero garbage, waste segregation and ban on single use plastic at the school.

Published 289 days ago

Manesar societies turn to self-composting amid civic waste crisis

A composting model pit in Rising Homes residential society in Sector 92 at Manesar, in Gurugram on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

Published 305 days ago

Greater Noida societies fined for poor waste disposal, raising health and environment concerns

The penalised societies are located in Sector 16, Sector 16B, and two in Techzone-4, said senior health manager Chet Ram Singh. (HT Archives)

Published 328 days ago

Guest Column | The clean sweep that missed a few corners

For the region to truly thrive, a metropolitan-scale solution is needed—coordinated infrastructure, cross-border waste strategies, and shared accountability. After all, garbage doesn’t stop at sector boundaries. (HT File Photo)

Published 344 days ago

Waste rule violations: PMC to issue notices to commercial establishments

Pune, India - March 01, 2020:Garbage at Mominpura, Ganj peth in Pune, India, on Sunday, March 01, 2020.-HT photo

Published 345 days ago

DK Shivakumar says over 9,700 garbage complaints resolved in Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar said 654 pending complaints are currently under "high-priority clearance".

Updated 346 days ago

Mohali MC to rope in private hand to drive waste segregation

Garbage strewn around on roadsides across the city points to the long road ahead for Mohali in managing its daily waste effectively. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Published 353 days ago

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