The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 are enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board, State Pollution Control Boards, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Construction and demolition waste includes waste generated during the construction, alteration, or demolition of any civil structure, waste generated during the excavation of earth or rock, and waste generated during the processing of construction materials.

The project proponent is responsible for preparing a waste management plan, obtaining authorization from the concerned authority, and ensuring proper storage and disposal of waste.

Construction and demolition waste must be stored in designated areas, covered to prevent dust and odor, and stored in a manner that does not pose a hazard to human health or the environment.

Construction and demolition waste can be disposed of by landfilling, incineration, recycling, or a combination of these methods.

The local authority is responsible for designating waste storage and disposal sites, monitoring the implementation of the rules, and taking action against violators.

Violation of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 can result in both fine up to Rs. 1 lakh and imprisonment up to 5 years.

The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules came into effect on March 29, 2016.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for formulating the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.

The objective of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 is to regulate the generation, storage, collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of construction and demolition waste, promote the use of recycled materials in construction, and reduce the environmental impact of construction and demolition activities.

Construction waste includes waste generated during the construction, alteration, or demolition of any civil structure.

Demolition waste is waste generated during the demolition of any civil structure.

The project proponent is responsible for preparing a waste management plan, obtaining authorization from the concerned authority, and ensuring proper storage and disposal of waste.

Construction and demolition waste must be stored in designated areas, covered to prevent dust and odor, and stored in a manner that does not pose a hazard to human health or the environment.

Construction and demolition waste can be disposed of by landfilling, incineration, recycling, or a combination of these methods.