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Domestic Hazardous & Sanitary Waste Protocols

Handling the small-but-dangerous fraction the SWM Rules require to be separated.

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Domestic hazardous and sanitary waste kept separate at home
What it is

The SWM Rules 2016 require domestic hazardous waste (batteries, chemicals, e-waste) and sanitary waste (diapers, napkins) to be collected and disposed of separately. We design the wrapping, separate collection and safe-disposal protocols.

Why it matters
  • These streams are legally required to be handled separately
  • They contaminate recyclables and endanger workers if mixed
  • Safe protocols protect sanitation workers and citizens
The small, dangerous fraction

The third stream, handled safely

The SWM Rules 2016 require domestic hazardous and sanitary waste to be kept separate — mixed in, they contaminate recyclables and endanger workers.

The third stream at home
Domestic hazardousBatteries, chemicals, e-waste
Wrapped & set asideNever mixed with recyclables
Keep separate
Safe disposal routeTo authorised handlers
SWM Rules 2016
Sanitary wasteDiapers, napkins
Wrapped & markedProtects sanitation workers
Wrap first
Separate collectionDedicated disposal route
Not in wet or dry

Mixed into recyclables, these streams contaminate the dry stream and endanger the workers who sort it — separation at home is a legal duty, not an option.

How we do it

A clear, practical approach

01Stream mapping

Sources and volumes of domestic-hazardous and sanitary waste.

02Protocol design

Wrapping, separate collection days and disposal routes.

03Rollout & IEC

Citizen guidance and worker safety protocols.

Proof on the ground

Related work we've delivered

Real projects behind our collection & operations — named partners, measured outcomes.

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Transforming Solid Waste Management at Dwarka, Gujarat

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14,500+Citizens reached through ward-level competitions
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Creating a Garbage-Free Slum in Wadarwadi

Wadarwadi, Shivajinagar ward, Pune

82%Households covered for waste collection (up from ~18%)
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Net Zero & Rural

Building a Net-Zero, Climate-Resilient Mandede Village

Mandede Village, Taluka Mulashi, Pune district

66.6%Source-segregation level in 3 months (target >90%)
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FAQ

Domestic Hazardous & Sanitary Waste Protocols — quick answers

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What is domestic hazardous & sanitary waste protocols?
The SWM Rules 2016 require domestic hazardous waste (batteries, chemicals, e-waste) and sanitary waste (diapers, napkins) to be collected and disposed of separately. We design the wrapping, separate collection and safe-disposal protocols.
Who needs Domestic Hazardous & Sanitary Waste Protocols?
It's built for ULBs & societies. These streams are legally required to be handled separately They contaminate recyclables and endanger workers if mixed
How does Social Lab deliver Domestic Hazardous & Sanitary Waste Protocols?
Stream mapping: Sources and volumes of domestic-hazardous and sanitary waste. Protocol design: Wrapping, separate collection days and disposal routes. Rollout & IEC: Citizen guidance and worker safety protocols. You get: Separate-collection protocols; Safe-disposal linkages; Citizen & worker guidance.
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