Source Segregation: Mandates segregation of waste into wet, dry, and domestic hazardous waste at the source.

Decentralized Processing: Promotes decentralized processing of waste as close to the source as possible.

User Fees: Introduces the 'user pays principle' for waste management services.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Holds producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, especially for plastic and e-waste.

Integration of Informal Sector: Calls for integrating informal waste pickers and recyclers into the formal waste management system.

Waste-to-Energy (WtE): Encourages WtE plants for non-recyclable waste, though their efficiency and environmental impact are debated.

Landfill Management: Specifies stringent norms for landfill design, operation, and closure to prevent environmental pollution.

Public Awareness: Emphasizes the need for public awareness and participation in waste management.

Role of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): ULBs are primarily responsible for implementing waste management rules.

Environmental Protection: Aims to minimize environmental pollution and health hazards associated with improper waste disposal.

Source Segregation: Mandates segregation of waste into wet, dry, and domestic hazardous waste at the source.

Decentralized Processing: Promotes decentralized processing of waste as close to the source as possible.

User Fees: Introduces the 'user pays principle' for waste management services.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Holds producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, especially for plastic and e-waste.

Integration of Informal Sector: Calls for integrating informal waste pickers and recyclers into the formal waste management system.

Waste-to-Energy (WtE): Encourages WtE plants for non-recyclable waste, though their efficiency and environmental impact are debated.

Landfill Management: Specifies stringent norms for landfill design, operation, and closure to prevent environmental pollution.

Public Awareness: Emphasizes the need for public awareness and participation in waste management.

Role of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): ULBs are primarily responsible for implementing waste management rules.

Environmental Protection: Aims to minimize environmental pollution and health hazards associated with improper waste disposal.