(i)Collection, segregation, processing of plastic waste shall be done as follows:(a)Urban local body will take steps to minimize generation of plastic waste and to segregate plastic waste at source.(b)ULB shall take steps to minimize litter of plastic waste and ensure segregated storage of waste at secondary storage depots/community bins.The plastic waste shall be collected in the non-biodegradable or dry waste bins only.(c)At the secondary storage points / depots / transfer stations, ULB shall encourage waste pickers and other social entrepreneurs to remove constituents such as plastic, glass and paper for recycle and reuse. The informal waste pickers shall also directly allowed to collect the dry recyclables and sell it to the authorized recyclers for earning of their livelihood.(d)ULB shall ensure source segregation of wet and dry waste and inert materials through establishment of Material Recovery Facility with arrangements of separate bins or storage chambers for sorting and storing of dry waste such as Paper, plastic, iron, glass, e-waste, polythene, rugs, leather, shoes, pet bottles, rubber etc.(e)The ULB can also explore other Plastic Waste Management technology such as: plasma pyrolysis technology, installation of bailing press & making of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), co-processing of plastics waste in cement kiln and plastic shredding as per requirement and local condition.(f)The ULB shall actively work towards the transformation of rag pickers by utilizing them in MRF and Plastic Waste Management Facility.(g)The ULB shall continuously organize sensitization sessions, program on health issues, livelihood and income generating activities for informal waste pickers/kabadiwallas and SHGs.(h)Vocational trainings like paper bag making, carton bag, tailoring, cushion making etc. should also be imparted.Chapter-VI Monitoring Mechanism
