The Solid Waste Management (SWM) sanitation campaign in India focuses on implementing the SWM Rules 2026,
which mandate a four-stream waste segregation system at the source. Key national efforts include the Swachh Gaon,
Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign launched for rural and urban local bodies.
Four-Stream Segregation System
- Green Bin: Wet and biodegradable kitchen or food waste for composting.
- Blue Bin: Dry and recyclable items like plastic, paper, and glass.
- Red Bin: Sanitary and hazardous waste like diapers and pads.
- Black Bin: Domestic hazardous waste like bulbs, batteries, and medicines.
Campaign Goals and Focus Areas
- Rural Sensitization: Educating local communities and Gram Panchayats on managing community waste assets.
- Asset Verification: Checking community sanitary complexes, segregation sheds, and collection vehicles.
- Mission LiFE: Promoting the 4Rs (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for plastic and waste-to-wealth programs