Solid Waste Management Rules 2016

Option (a) is incorrect—under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, waste generators must segregate waste into three categories: (1) Wet/Biodegradable waste, (2) Dry waste, and (3) Hazardous/Other waste. Option (b) is incorrect—the Rules apply to urban local bodies, towns, and notified areas, not just industrial townships; they have broader application. Option (c) is correct—the Rules provide detailed and elaborate criteria for identifying suitable sites for landfills, including distance from water bodies, proximity to residential areas, topography, soil conditions, and other environmental considerations. Option (d) is incorrect—while inter-state movement has restrictions, intra-state movement of waste between districts is permitted under the Rules for proper waste management. Option (c) is the correct statement. > SWM Rules 2016 mandate three-way waste segregation; provide detailed site selection criteria for landfills and processing facilities. Answer: c.