Solid Waste Analysis as per MSW Rules

Solid Waste Analysis involves systematic assessment of municipal and industrial solid waste to determine its composition, characteristics, and disposal requirements. The service includes sampling, segregation studies, and laboratory analysis of parameters such as moisture content, calorific value, organic content, recyclables, and inert materials. It helps identify waste generation patterns and suitability for recycling, composting, or energy recovery. The analysis is conducted as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, in line with guidelines from the Central Pollution Control Board. It supports compliance with waste management regulations and reporting requirements. The results enable efficient waste handling, resource recovery, and sustainable waste management planning.

What is the service: Analysis of solid waste as per Municipal Solid Waste Rules.

Who needs it: Municipalities, waste management companies.

Scope of service: We conduct waste composition analysis to support SWM planning. We sort representative samples of municipal solid waste into categories (biodegradable, paper, plastic, inert, etc.), determine moisture content, and analyze calorific value. This data is crucial for designing waste processing facilities (composting, RDF, WTE) and estimating landfill space requirements.

Process flow: Collection of fresh MSW samples from transfer stations or trucks → Manual sorting into predefined waste fractions → Weighing of each fraction to determine composition by weight percent → Determination of moisture content and calorific value of mixed waste and individual fractions → Preparation of a detailed waste characterization report.