It’s time for Tamil Nadu to segregate solid waste at source

Though the new Solid Waste Management Rules kicked in on April 1, 2026, there has been little awareness among residents of this momentous change in urban solid waste management.

While most parts of the world have settled into a routine of segregation of waste at source, Tamil Nadu still packs a mixed garbage bag.

This report looks at how the new Rules could impact source segregation in the State ...