India, July 9 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has started issuing notices to bulk waste generators (BWGs) in Lutyens' Delhi, asking them to start decentralised processing of waste within their premises within six months in compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026.

According to senior NDMC officials, the new rules also mandate four-way waste segregation and provide for higher penalties for violations.

NDMC, in collaboration with Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group, on Wednesday launched "Waste Wise Citizens - A Practical Guide to Making the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 Part of Our Daily Lives", a citizen handbook aimed at implementation of the 2026 waste rules.

A senior NDMC official...