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waste segregation news

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)
delhi news
Updated on May 31, 2026 11:26 pm IST

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)
noida news
Published on May 26, 2026 07:08 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 21, 2026 04:12 am IST

KDMC officer’s sudden transfer sparks row

KDMC officer’s sudden transfer sparks row
mumbai news
Published on May 05, 2026 05:28 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 06:37 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 18, 2026 06:54 am IST

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

The rules also instruct citizens to securely wrap the used sanitary waste, like diapers, sanitary pads, etc., in the pouches provided by the manufacturers or brand owners of the products.
india news
Published on Apr 02, 2026 10:29 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Apr 01, 2026 08:57 am IST

Changemaker: Integrating waste segregation in daily life

Divya Dhingra (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 27, 2026 03:38 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 03:46 am IST

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
delhi news
Published on Mar 23, 2026 04:54 pm IST

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)
noida news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:10 am IST

Noida RWA body to hold citywide cleanliness drive on March 15

Residents will also be encouraged to adopt waste segregation practices, reduce plastic use and maintain cleanliness in public spaces. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 05:42 am IST

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

Minister AK Sharma in Varanasi on Sunday. (HT Photo)
others
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:16 am IST

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

Municipal Coporation, Chandigarh (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 19, 2026 03:48 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Feb 18, 2026 03:40 am IST

Steeper fines for civic offences under new bye-laws

Steeper fines for civic offences under new bye-laws.
mumbai news
Published on Feb 03, 2026 05:20 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:40 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Jan 28, 2026 07:17 pm IST

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)
noida news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 03:18 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Oct 29, 2025 04:06 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Oct 24, 2025 07:14 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Oct 05, 2025 03:56 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Updated on Sept 27, 2025 10:48 pm IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 27, 2025 05:04 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Sept 11, 2025 07:36 am IST

UP holds 12-hour special drive in municipal corporations to enhance civic services

UP holds 12-hour special drive in municipal corporations to enhance civic services
lucknow news
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 10:20 am IST

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)
noida news
Published on Aug 19, 2025 04:48 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 03, 2025 09:08 am IST

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
pune news
Published on Aug 02, 2025 07:48 am IST
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