The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on November 20, 2024, issued the Belgaum Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2024.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Segregation and storage of solid waste at source
• Collection of solid waste
• Storage of solid waste in the secondary storage points
• Recycling centres for dry waste (Non-biodegradable waste)
• Deposition centre for specified domestic hazardous waste
• Transportation of solid waste
• Processing of solid waste
• Other guidelines for processing of solid waste
• Disposal of Solid waste
• User fee for collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste
• Penalty for contravention
• Responsibilities of waste generators
• Duty of manufacturers or brand owners of disposable products and sanitary napkins and diapers
• Miscellaneous
These bye-laws shall be applicable within the territorial limits of the Belgaum Cantonment.
They shall come into force on November 20, 2024.
[Notification No. S.R.O. 185(E)]
