Kohima: The state government has officially ordered all villages to implement mandatory waste segregation at the source. This directive, issued by the home department, enforces the Solid Waste Management Rules that took effect on April 1, 2026. Every household is now required to sort their refuse into four specific categories to ensure scientific and sustainable disposal practices.
Biodegradable materials like kitchen scraps, food waste, and vegetable peels belong in green bins. Residents must place non-biodegradable items, such as glass, metal, rubber, and plastics, into blue bins. Sanitary items like diapers, napkins, and tampons require secure wrapping and must be disposed of as a separate stream. Household hazardous materials, including batteries, expired medicines, paint containers, thermometers, and medical needles, must be collected in red bags.
To support this transition, the government has tasked district administrations with overseeing the rollout of this four-stream system. Local authorities will coordinate these efforts alongside the departments of rural development, public health engineering, and municipal affairs. Officials are also launching awareness campaigns for village councils and residents to ensure full compliance and bolster environmental protection across the state.
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