438/2026-2027 

Siaha the 8th October, 2026: In pursuance of the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, and with a view to ensure proper segregation and processing of solid waste, the Deputy Commissioner, Siaha District, Pi Saizikpuii has issued an order for immediate implementation of four-way segregation of solid waste and establishment of compost pits in all Government Offices and Schools within Siaha District.

According to the Order, all Heads of Departments/Offices and Principals/Heads of Schools have been directed to strictly comply with the following directions:

1. Four-way segregation of waste at source shall be implemented as follows:

- Wet Waste (Green Bin)- food waste, vegetable/fruit waste and other biodegradable waste;

- Dry Waste (Blue Bin) - paper, plastic, metal and other recyclable/non-biodegradable dry waste;

- Sanitary Waste (Red Bin)- sanitary pads, diapers and other sanitary waste; and

- Special Care Waste (Black Bin)- discarded batteries, expired medicines, bulbs/tube lights, used needles/syringes and other waste requiring special handling, as applicable.

2. Establishment of compost pit/composting facility: A suitable compost pit/composting facility shall be established within the premises for processing biodegradable/wet waste, wherever adequate space is available. The compost pit/composting facility shall be suitably located, maintained and operated so as to prevent nuisance, odour and environmental pollution.

The Deputy Commissioner has further directed that Heads of Departments/Offices and Principals/Heads of Schools shall be responsible for ensuring regular functioning and proper maintenance of the waste segregation and composting facilities.

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