The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has proposed a 15-point action plan that includes reviving zero-waste colonies and enforcing four-way segregation as part of its plan to implement the newly notified Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules.
Issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the SWM Rules 2026 will replace the 2016 framework and come into effect from April 2026. The MCD will revive existing zero-waste colonies and identify at least two to five new ones every month.
Zero-waste colonies are equipped with infrastructure for on-site waste management, including organic waste converters, composting machines and SWM plants. “This model represents best practice for segregation and processing at source with active resident and informal sector participation, reducing the load on landfills,” a senior MCD official said.
Awareness campaigns
The MCD issued a circular on February 9 outlining implementation directions for areas under its jurisdiction. The plan was finalised after a meeting chaired by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar with zonal Deputy Commissioners and other stakeholders. Public awareness campaigns will be conducted before the new measures are implemented.
