Updated on June 19, 2025 02:53:21 PM
Bihar is one of the most populous and fast urbanizing states of India and faces numerous difficulties in proper management of its MSW. The problem of an enormous number of wastes produced in urban areas along with inadequate waste management structures have been major challenges in managing urban cleanliness and environmental health in the past. But for the past several years, the state has woken up to the challenge and come up with various measures to improve on the methods of waste management. One of them has been the implementation of decentralized systems basis for waste management where state/ local bodies or communities directly are responsible for source segregation, collection as well as disposal. This approach also eases the pressure from centralized systems while also reinforcing the recycling and resource recovery at the bottom tier. Also, Bihar has been engaging various stakeholders most of whom are private players and organizations, NGOs and international, global organizations involved in the formulation of sustainable waste management systems. Such partnerships have resulted in the introduction of new technologies; developing capacities on management of waste; and raising awareness of the society in relation to sustainable waste management. By means of all these efforts, Bihar is slowly but steadily coming out of its waste management problems, and the possibility of building up cleaner, healthier and sustainable towns in Bihar is on the horizon.
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Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is the waste produced by residents, industries, offices and other organizations within a particular city or town where solid waste usually consists of such items as food waste, paper, plastics, cloth, yard waste and others. The components of the waste include; organic waste, paper and cardboards, plastics, metal, glass and textile wastes. Collection, transportation and recycling together with the correct disposal of the MSW require management. Good management practices should therefore seek to reduce the negative impact of wastes while at the same time increasing the amount of utilization of wastes. The key ways consist of recycling, composting, waste-to-energy (WTE), and landfilling. Recycling techniques transform used products into new products, composting techniques break down the organic waste into soil enhancers, WtE incinerates waste to produce energy and landfilling techniques bury wastes in designated areas. Cooperative working among municipal authorities, enterprises and inhabitants is one of the most important requirements for the efficient MSW management. By developing a dense population and consumption society, effective solutions to waste problems are required for sustainable development and protection of the environment.
Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) offers several benefits, crucial for maintaining environmental quality, public health, and sustainable urban development. Here are some key advantages:
To obtain Municipal Solid Waste Management Authorization, the following procedure must be followed, primarily governed by the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The process may vary slightly depending on the state, but the core steps remain consistent.
To apply for Solid Waste Management Authorization, the following documents are typically required:
The Professional Charges for Municipal Solid Waste Management is ₹99,000 only with Professional Utilities
The validity of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Authorization is normally for five years. The authorized entity should seek renewal of this authorization at least 90 days to expiry of this authorization in order to continuously operate and be in compliance with the relevant regulations.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in India can be regulated under a framework set under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
Conclusion
In Bihar, managing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a big problem owing to increased rates of urbanization and population. Still, several improvements have been observed in the state where the decentralized waste management models have been adopted, by involving local bodies and associating with different stakeholders. These developments have resulted into the introduction of new technologies such as recycling and other responsible waste management mechanisms as well as sensitization of the public. Going forward for further improvements in waste management that Bihar is carrying out, it sets a direction for a better cleaner environment for the state’s growing urban area, better public health, environmental conservation, and economic values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The authorization is necessary to ensure all activities dealing with the management of the municipal solid waste have been done in accordance with the rules stated under the Solid Waste Management Rules of the year 2016. This assists in preservation of the environment and also the health of the citizens in case of an outbreak.
Any local authority, the village panchayat or any agency which is dealing with municipal solid waste especially if the municipal waste produced per day is 5000 kg or more shall require prior authorization from the SPCB.
Yes, the private sector which includes the processing, recycling, treatment or disposal of municipal solid waste can seek for an authorization. They are bound by the norms set in the SWM Rules, 2016 and need the approval from the SPCB for the operation of the units.
Municipal hazardous wastes are collected and disposed of differently from those of municipal solid wastes. These are specific equipment and measures followed that control the dealing, treating and eliminating hazardous wastes according to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
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