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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has undertaken a city-wide awareness campaign to educate residents, housing societies and institutions about the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, which came into effect on 1 April 2026. As part of activities organised around World Environment Day, civic teams conducted outreach programmes between 5 and 11 June across residential societies and colonies in all eight ward office jurisdictions. The campaign focused on waste segregation at source, mandatory disposal practices and compliance requirements under the new regulations. Officials also highlighted the obligation for bulk waste generators producing more than 100 kg of waste per day to establish on-site waste processing facilities. The initiative forms part of NMMC's efforts to improve waste management practices and strengthen citizen participation in environmental sustainability programmes across the city.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched an extensive public awareness drive across residential societies and institutions to promote compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, which came into force on 1 April 2026. The initiative was conducted between 5 and 11 June to coincide with World Environment Day and aimed to familiarise residents with the revised waste management requirements.
The campaign was undertaken under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and supervised by Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar. The awareness activities were coordinated through the Solid Waste Management Department under Deputy Commissioner Dr Ajay Gadde, with sanitation officers and sanitation inspectors engaging directly with residents across all eight ward office areas of Navi Mumbai.
As part of the outreach programme, municipal teams visited several housing societies and residential colonies, including societies in Sectors 14 and 15, Airoli; Trimurti Society in Krishnawadi, Digha; Moraj Society in Sanpada; Pham Society in Sector 12, Koparkhairane; Shakuntala Society in Sector 5; Kakasaheb Thorat Society in Sector 19, Airoli; Vardhman Palace Society in Vashi; and Varsha Society in Sector 6, CBD Belapur.
During these interactions, officials explained the key provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, with particular emphasis on waste segregation at source. Residents were informed that household waste must now be segregated into four categories—wet waste, dry waste, domestic hazardous waste and sanitary waste—before collection. Civic officials also stressed that segregated waste should be handed over separately to municipal waste collection vehicles to ensure effective processing and disposal.
The awareness sessions additionally focused on the responsibilities of bulk waste generators under the revised regulatory framework. Officials informed society office-bearers, committee members and residents that housing societies and establishments generating more than 100 kg of waste per day are now required to establish and operate on-site waste treatment and disposal facilities within their premises. Guidance was provided on compliance measures and the implementation of decentralised waste management systems.
NMMC stated that the awareness programme is being supported by environmental organisations AG Enviro and Parisar Sakhi, which are conducting outreach activities in residential societies, institutions and commercial establishments across the municipal area. The civic body noted that the campaign has received a positive response from residents and is expected to improve awareness of waste segregation and responsible waste management practices.
The municipal corporation has indicated that public engagement initiatives will continue as part of its broader strategy to improve waste management outcomes, enhance environmental sustainability and ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 across Navi Mumbai.
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