Flagging the "uneven" compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules across India, the Supreme Court has said the ...

India’s Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 aim to enforce segregation, accountability and circular economy practices from April 1, but experts warn implementation and citizen behaviour remain the real ...

The Supreme Court has emphasized that repeated updates to solid waste management rules will not improve ground realities unless authorities strengthen infrastructure.

Bulk waste generators—malls, institutions, housing societies, and government offices—routinely pass the burden to ...

Bhopal: The Supreme Court enlarged the scope of a petition filed by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Adampur landfill to ...

The MoEFCC notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 (“SWM Rules”) on January 27, 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These rules supersede the 2016 framework and create a comprehensive ...

The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions to ensure strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which are scheduled to come ...

India’s SWM 2026 rules begin April 1 with 4-way segregation, digital tracking, strict penalties and landfill reform. Here’s ...

The Court found uneven compliance with the 2016 Solid Waste Management Rules and issued binding nationwide directions to ensure effective implementation of the 2026 ...

The Supreme Court of India has highlighted significant gaps in compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules across the country, insisting on urgent corrective measures before the 2026 Rules ...

The NGT has directed CPCB to present new Waste to Energy guidelines within three months, aligning with upcoming Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.