A review meeting on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Amendment Rules, 2026 was convened in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate, South Goa, H/c Kushavati Districts, in the presence of Dr. Geeta S. Nagvenkar, Member Secretary-GSPCB, Shri Ramesh N. Gaonkar, Additional Collector-II, South Goa, H/c Kushavati Districts, and Shri Mhd. Shaukath Azeem, IAS, Assistant Collector, Kushavati District.
It was attended by SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, representatives of Municipal Councils, and officers from the Health, Urban Development, Tourism, GWMC, GSPCB, and Police departments.
During the meeting, the Collector reviewed the progress made in the identification and registration of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), identification of dumping sites and black spots, and the availability of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across the districts.
The Deputy Collectors presented the status of these activities in their respective talukas and highlighted the progress.
The Collector emphasised the need to expedite the registration of all identified Bulk Waste Generators and directed the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of the registration process. The importance of maintaining accurate and updated records to strengthen implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules was also stressed.
As per Rule 3(i) of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, a Bulk Waste Generator (BWG) includes entities having a built-up area of 20,000 sq. m. or above, or water consumption of 40,000 litres per day or more, or generating 100 kg or more of solid waste per day. All identified Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) were advised to register on the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) portal by the upcoming Friday. It was informed that inspections have already commenced, and notices will be issued to BWGs that fail to register within the stipulated timeframe.
The Collector further directed that fortnightly progress reports be submitted within the prescribed timelines and that updated, consolidated data on BWGs, dumping sites, black spots, and MRFs be furnished regularly to the Collector’s Office. The feasibility of organising a district-level workshop for all concerned officers and stakeholders was also discussed to ensure uniform understanding and effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules.
