Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 : • Applies to urban local bodies, residential societies, and commercial establishments.
• Mandates source segregation (dry, wet, and domestic hazardous waste).
• ULBs must ensure door-to-door collection, processing, and disposal.
• Emphasizes extended producer responsibility (EPR) for manufacturers and brand owners.

Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended in 2022) : • Bans single-use plastics and mandates proper labeling and collection mechanisms.
• Producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) are responsible for post-consumer plastic waste.
• Introduces EPR targets for collection, recycling, and end-of-life disposal.

Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 : • Applies to hospitals, labs, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
• Requires segregation at source (color-coded bins), proper storage, treatment (incineration/autoclaving), and disposal.
• Mandatory registration with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).

E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended in 2022) : • Applies to producers, consumers, dismantlers, and recyclers of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Producers must comply with EPR responsibilities, ensuring safe collection, storage, recycling, and disposal.
• Introduces a centralized EPR portal to track compliance.

Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016 : • Covers waste generated by industries such as chemicals, paint, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Industries must maintain records, obtain authorizations, and follow treatment/disposal protocols.
• Prohibits illegal import of hazardous waste.

Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 : • Enforces segregation of C&D waste at the source.
• Mandates recycling of debris for use in construction, roads, etc.
• Local authorities must set up C&D waste processing facilities.