YUPIA, Jun 4: Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Lobsang Tsering, while stressing the importance of strict compliance with the SWM Rules, 2026 in view of the directions issued by the Supreme Court, stated that the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has been asked to submit a compliance report before the apex court by August 6, 2026.
He stated this while chairing the first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) constituted for implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, held at the DC’s office conference hall here today.
The DC explained that institutions consuming more than 40,000 litres of water per day, generating over 100 kilograms of waste daily, or occupying premises measuring 20,000 square metres or more qualify as Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) under the Rules. He urged all eligible institutions to complete their registration on the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) portal by June 14, 2026.
A live demonstration of the registration process was also conducted during the meeting for the benefit of participating institutions.
The committee was informed that compliant BWGs would be issued Certificates of Compliance valid for three years. It was further noted that the Rules empower District Magistrates to recommend disconnection of water and electricity services to non-compliant entities after following due procedures.
Emphasizing sustainable waste management practices, the DC advised institutions to adopt in-situ management of biodegradable waste through composting and development of kitchen gardens within their campuses. For dry waste management, institutions were encouraged to establish Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) wherever feasible or transport segregated waste to the existing MRF at Doimukh managed by DUDA, Yupia.
The meeting was attended by representatives from various educational institutions, NEEPCO and Railway authorities, along with officials from concerned departments. During the deliberations, the committee decided that the frequency of waste collection from institutions would be determined based on actual requirements, while user charges would be assessed by the UD Dept considering operational expenses.
The meeting also discussed the establishment of a Common Material Recovery Facility for institutions such as NIT Arunachal Pradesh, FTII, Govt Law College and Bini Yanga Women’s College. The UD Dept was tasked with preparing a detailed estimate for submission to the DC.
On the issue of e-waste management, the DC informed the members that forward linkages for scientific disposal and recycling would be explored in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board. Pending finalization of such arrangements, institutions were advised to utilize authorized vendors empanelled on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for disposal of e-waste.
Earlier, Teri Taniya, executive engineer Urban Development (UD), Yupia Division, informed the committee that a State Level Monitoring Committee meeting chaired by the State Chief Secretary was convened on June 2 to review implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court and the provisions of the SWM Rules, 2026.
He stated that the DLIC meeting was convened in pursuance of the newly notified Rules, which came into effect from April 1, 2026. The committee deliberated extensively on key provisions of the Rules, including four-way segregation of waste into wet, dry, sanitary and special care waste, identification and registration of BWGs, online registration through the CPCB portal, certification of compliant BWGs, powers vested with District Magistrates under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and responsibilities of various stakeholders.
Concluding the meeting, the DC reiterated the importance of timely registration of all eligible BWGs and assured that necessary assistance would be extended by the District Administration to institutions facing difficulties during the registration process. (DIPRO)