Question

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the landfill site shall be

(i) 100 meter away from river.

(ii) 200 meter away from a pond.

(iii) 200 meter away from Highways, Habitations, Public Parks and water supply wells.

(iv) 20 km away from Airports or Airbase. 

1. (i) and (ii) 
2. (i) and (iii)
3. (i), (ii) and (iii) 
4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Explanation:

Revision of parameters and existing standards:

(i) As per the new rules, the landfill site shall be;

• 100 metres away from a river,
• 200 metres from a pond,
• 200 metres away from highways, habitations, public parks and water supply wells
• 20 km away from airports/airbase.

(ii) Emission standards are completely amended and include parameters for dioxins, furans, reduced limits for particulate matters from 150 to 100 and now 50. Also, the compost standards have been amended to align with the Fertiliser Control Order.