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Smart City

India’s Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026: What decision makers and end users need to know

India’s Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026 replace the 2016 framework and make four‑stream segregation, digital tracking and strict accountability mandatory for all waste generators. From 1 April 2026, only non‑recyclable, inert waste can go to landfill, while mixed waste and poor segregation will be penalised through higher fees and sanctions. The rules place a particular focus on bulk waste generators such as large residential complexes, commercial centres, hospitals, universities and airports, which together account for about 30% of urban waste. Automated, closed‑loop collection and data‑driven systems give cities and developments a practical path to comply while improving hygiene, reducing environmental impact and future‑proofing investments.

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Press release

Envac announces readiness to support India’s ambitious Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

With a strong presence in India for over 16 years, Envac has been working with progressive urban local bodies, large townships, hospitals, airports and mixed-use developments to build future-proof, technology-driven waste infrastructure. The new SWM Rules 2026, introducing mandatory four-stream segregation at source, stronger accountability for Bulk Waste Generators, the Polluter Pays principle, digital tracking and limited landfilling, are closely aligned with the solutions Envac has been delivering in India and worldwide.

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Press release

Envac launches the world’s first automatic collection system for infectious waste at the CHU University Hospital of Rennes, France

In a groundbreaking development for hospital logistics, Envac has unveiled its innovative technology at the newly inaugurated logistics platform of CHU Rennes University Hospital. This facility has set a new standard in Europe for automated and sustainable hospital logistics by introducing the world’s first integrated system that combines pneumatic transport of infectious waste with on-site treatment using state-of-the-art technology.

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