Waste Segregation & Rules
Official community standards for sorting household garbage into Wet, Dry, and Hazardous categories for sustainable waste processing.
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Wet / Biodegradable
GREEN DUSTBIN
Organic waste that decomposes naturally and can be converted into rich garden compost:
- Cooked leftover food & kitchen scraps
- Fruit & vegetable peels
- Dry garden leaves, grass & flower trimmings
- Used tea leaves & coffee grounds
- Eggshells & raw bones
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Dry Recyclable
BLUE DUSTBIN
Non-biodegradable, clean recyclable materials sorted for recycling facilities:
- Plastic bottles, containers & clean bags
- Carton boxes, packaging & newspapers
- Glass bottles, metal cans & scrap metals
- Old textiles, fabrics & footwear
- Rinsed milk & juice tetra paks
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Hazardous & Medical
RED / SEPARATE BAG
Dangerous, toxic, or sanitary waste requiring specialized, sterile disposal:
- Expired medicines, vials & syringes
- Batteries, e-waste & CFL bulbs
- Sanitary pads, bandages & baby diapers
- Paints, solvents & chemical containers
- Broken glass (wrap separately with paper)
📋 Essential Citizen Best Practices
✅ DOs (Recommended):
- Keep two separate bins inside your home (Green for kitchen, Blue for dry).
- Rinse food containers and milk packets lightly before putting them in the blue bin.
- Place your waste bins outside before the designated truck arrival time.
- Wrap sanitary napkins and broken glass securely in old newspaper.
❌ DON'Ts (Prohibited):
- Do not mix kitchen food waste with plastics, paper, or metals.
- Do not throw garbage into open roadside drains or vacant private plots.
- Do not burn plastic or rubber waste in your compound (strictly punishable).
- Do not hand hazardous needles or syringes directly without safety wrapping.