Kerala is implementing strict new waste management regulations starting June 5, requiring households and establishments to segregate waste into four distinct categories. Initiated under the central government’s solid waste management rules and Supreme Court guidelines, the Suchitwa Mission has directed all local self-government bodies to enforce these rules strictly, with no exemptions for violators.

Under the new system, waste must be segregated into four categories instead of the previous three (organic, inorganic, and sanitary). The newly added fourth category includes hazardous materials such as wood, coconut shells, e-waste, biomedical waste, and toxic chemicals. To raise awareness about this transition, the state is launching a week-long campaign called “Nalla Nalu Varthamanam” starting on World Environment Day.

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The regulations also introduce strict guidelines for public gatherings, large buildings, and street vendors. Any event with more than 100 participants requires written permission from the local body at least three working days in advance. Large facilities exceeding 20,000 square meters or generating substantial waste must register on the central portal and use approved technologies. Additionally, street vendors must maintain separate containers for different types of waste, or risk losing their business licenses.