Question
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Waste generator has to segregate waste in to five categories.
(b) The Rules are applicable to notified urban local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships only
(c) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of the sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
(d) It is mandatory on the part of waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India lay down guidelines for effective management of solid waste. According to these rules, waste generators are required to segregate waste into three categories - biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and domestic hazardous waste (if applicable). So, statement (a) is incorrect.
The rules are applicable not only to notified urban local bodies and notified towns but also to every urban area, including industrial townships. Therefore, statement (b) is incorrect.
The rules do provide criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities. These criteria include factors such as distance from habitation, water bodies, and environmentally sensitive areas, among others. Hence, statement (c) is correct.
There is no specific provision in the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 that mandates waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district. Therefore, statement (d) is incorrect.