Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Maharashtra to Implement New Solid Waste Management Policy
Maharashtra is making a new plan to handle trash better!
The government wants to help cities and towns manage their garbage.
Right now, some trash isn't being picked up, and some places are full of waste.
People are worried about the smells and pollution from trash sites.
The government says it's working on fixing these problems.
They are building a special plant to turn trash into electricity and clean up old garbage dumps.
The plan is to make sure all the trash gets taken care of properly.
Maharashtra is set to implement a new solid waste management policy for all local bodies.
The policy aims to address challenges in waste transportation and disposal across the state.
Opposition raised concerns about the existing waste management, including unattended waste and environmental hazards.
The government responded to criticism and provided data on current waste collection and processing.
A waste-to-energy plant is under construction at Deonar, with plans to generate 8 megawatts of electricity.
- Who
- Maharashtra government led by Minister Uday Samant.
- What
- A comprehensive solid waste management policy will be implemented.
- When
- The implementation is upcoming.
- Where
- Maharashtra, specifically covering local bodies from gram panchayats to municipal corporations.
- Why
- To address diverse challenges in waste management, improve transportation and disposal.
Concerns Raised
Government Response
Waste Collection Rates
Concerns Raised
Significant amounts of solid waste are unattended.
Government Response
Garbage collection is at 89.24% statewide.
Environmental and Health Impacts
Concerns Raised
Foul odors affect nearby residents and waste is leaking into water sources.
Government Response
There is no scientific evidence of air pollution or leakage.
- Policy Scope
- Gram panchayats to municipal corporations
- Waste Generated Daily (Mumbai)
- Approximately 7,000 metric tonnes
- Unattended Waste (CAG report)
- 41% (2021-22)
- Waste Treatment (Kanjurmarg)
- 6,000 metric tonnes daily
- Waste Treatment (Deonar)
- 600 metric tonnes daily
- Deonar Electricity Generation
- 8 megawatts from waste
- Deonar Plant Completion
- Expected October 2025