Legal Provisions
Failure to keep the premises of shops and commercial establishments clean
Waste Management- Legal Provisions
Waste management is an essential process for environmental protection and public health. By scientifically segregating and processing biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, it is possible to prevent diseases and reduce environmental pollution.
Main Waste Management Methods
Segregation at Source: Separate waste at the point of generation into organic (decomposable) and inorganic waste (plastic, paper, glass, etc.).
Biodegradable Waste Management:
Composting: The method of converting kitchen waste and organic waste into manure.
Biogas Plant: Producing cooking gas and high-quality organic manure from biodegradable waste.
Vermi-composting: A method of rapidly producing compost using earthworms.
Non-biodegradable Waste Management:
Recycling: Collecting plastic, paper, and metals to hand over for recycling.
Haritha Karma Sena: In Kerala, the Haritha Karma Sena functions through Local Self-Government Institutions to collect non-biodegradable waste.
The 3R Principle
The most important aspect of waste management is following the principles of Reduce (reduce usage), Reuse (use again), and Recycle (make recyclable).
The provisions related to waste management under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act / Kerala Municipality Act are listed below:
