An Overview of the Legislations in India on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

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Journal Title: Journal of Legal Studies & Research
Author(s): Shreyashi Sah
Published On: 31/10/2022
Volume: 8
Issue: 5
First Page: 256
Last Page: 265
ISSN: 2455-2437
Publisher: The Law Brigade Publisher

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Shreyashi Sah, An Overview of the Legislations in India on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Volume 8 Issue 5, Journal of Legal Studies & Research, 256-265, Published on 31/10/2022, Available at https://jlsr.thelawbrigade.com/article/an-overview-of-the-legislations-in-india-on-solid-and-hazardous-waste-management/

Abstract

This article contains a description of all the legislations on solid waste management in India namely Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, Solid Waste Management Rules, 2015, The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 and lastly a comprehensive action plan for the management of municipal solid waste in India.

Keywords: Solid Waste Management, Hazardous Waste, Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, Solid Waste Management Rules, 2015, The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000