GBA Orders Mandatory Segregated Waste Collection with Safety Gear

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued directions mandating door-to-door collection of segregated solid waste using proper safety gear. The order emphasizes compliance with existing waste management rules and introduces stricter enforcement from April 1, 2026.

Key Details

• Authority: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)

• Issued by: Chief Executive Officer, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML), Karigowda

• Mandatory door-to-door collection of segregated waste (wet, dry, and sanitary)

• Sanitation workers must use safety equipment:

Uniform

• Gloves

• Masks

• Gumboots

• Other essential protective gear

• Mixed waste collection is a violation and may attract penalties

• Service providers currently collecting mixed waste and not using safety gear are under scrutiny

• Reports indicate workers being forced into segregation tasks, leading to dissatisfaction and potential service disruption

Regulatory Framework

• Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

• SWM Bye-laws, 2020

• Upcoming SWM Rules, 2026 (Effective April 1, 2026):

Waste must be segregated into:

Wet

• Dry

• Sanitary

• Special care categories

Important Date

• April 1, 2026 – New SWM Rules 2026 come into effect