The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated a process to empanel agencies for the collection, transportation, and on-site processing of waste generated by bulk waste generators (BWGs). This move is in line with directives from Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to promote zero-waste colonies and decentralised waste management systems across the city.
Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating that the civic body has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking proposals from qualified agencies. The deadline for bid submissions is July 17, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 3 at the MCD headquarters. The initiative aims to ensure compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, by enabling BWGs to manage their waste effectively.
Under the new framework, empanelled agencies will provide authorised waste management services to bulk waste generators who are unable to process their biodegradable waste within their own premises. This includes establishments like hostels, institutions, and other large generators of waste.
An MCD official explained that bulk waste generators are obligated to process their own waste. However, if they lack the necessary processing facilities or expertise, they can engage with an MCD-authorised agency. This agency will then process the segregated waste and issue a certificate confirming its treatment. This mechanism is designed to ensure that all regulations under the SWM Rules are met.
The Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR) framework places the onus on BWGs to manage the waste they produce. Key requirements include registration on a designated municipal portal, segregation of waste into four streams – wet, dry, sanitary, and special care (hazardous) waste – and processing of biodegradable waste on-site. For generators where on-site processing is not feasible, the option to hand over segregated waste to authorised agencies for processing, along with obtaining proof of treatment, is provided.
The definition of bulk waste generators is broad, encompassing entities such as large residential societies, apartment complexes, commercial establishments like malls, hotels, and restaurants, educational institutions, hostels, hospitals, government offices, public sector undertakings, and places of worship.
Officials stated that the primary objective of this initiative is to significantly reduce the volume of waste being transported to Delhi’s existing landfill sites. By promoting decentralised waste management, the MCD aims to support the city’s broader transition towards becoming a ‘zero-waste’ metropolis, thereby enhancing environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
The Chenab Times News Desk