Free waste service for bulk waste generators raises questions
The Greater Chennai Corporation has authorized private operators to collect waste from bulk generators at no charge, raising concerns about the impact on in-situ composting efforts. While this move aims to address illegal dumping and improve waste management, it has sparked questions among environmentally conscious residents about the effectiveness and transparency of the new system. Some communities fear that the arrangement may undermine their established sustainable practices.
- ▪The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 require bulk waste generators to process wet waste on-site or obtain a certificate if not feasible.
- ▪Urbaser Sumeet is now collecting 40% of waste from bulk generators, but some refuse to comply without an order from the GCC.
- ▪Residents are concerned about the transparency of waste disposal and the potential mixing of waste under the new system.
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With Greater Chennai Corporation authorising private conservancy operators, Ramky and Urbaser Sumeet, to collect waste from bulk generators at no fee, has the city’s push for in-situ composting taken a backseat?The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 that came into effect on April 1, 2026 requires all bulk waste generators to process wet waste in-situ or obtain an Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility certificate stating that on-site processing is not feasible. Bulk waste generators are those who produce more than 100 kilos of waste a day or have a built-up area of 20,000 sq.m or consume 40,000 litres of water a day.This should have ideally been an opportunity for municipal corporations and panchayats to push bulk waste generators such as large gated communities, sprawling IT parks…
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