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Goa Introduces Five-Way Waste Segregation in Educational Institutions

November 07, 2025

 

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  • In a major environmental initiative, the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has introduced a five-way waste segregation system in educational institutions. The decision was finalised during the 17th board meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant , marking a significant move toward sustainable and systematic waste management in the state.

Five-Way Segregation Model

The new system expands on the existing four-bin model to ensure more precise waste categorisation.
Segregation Categories:

  1. Plastics

  2. Paper and Cardboard

  3. Metal and Glass

  4. Non-recyclables (e.g., thermocol)

  5. Wet Waste – food and organic residues

In addition, domestic biomedical waste such as sanitary napkins and diapers will be separately collected to ensure hygienic disposal and reduce contamination risks.

Additional Initiatives

  • Installation of sanitary waste incinerators and dispensers in all government offices.

  • Empanelment of new door-to-door collection agencies and project management consultants (PMCs) to improve efficiency.

  • Signing an MoU with the Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE) and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to launch a waste management technician course for skill development.

Infrastructure and Sustainability Projects

  • Removal of legacy hazardous waste from Sunrise Zinc, Cuncolim , via authorised treatment at Pissurlem .

  • Procurement of wet waste collection vehicles for Saligao and Taleigao with support from GIZ (Germany) .

  • Promotion of decentralised biomethanation projects under the PPP model for compressed biogas (CBG) generation.

  • Collaboration with SINTEF (Norway) for construction and demolition waste management and launch of a PET bottle recycling pilot project with the Village Recyclers Foundation , empowering women’s self-help groups.

Exam-Oriented Facts

  • State: Goa

  • Implementing Body: Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC)

  • Meeting: 17th board meeting chaired by CM Pramod Sawant

  • System: Five-way segregation (plastics, paper, metal/glass, non-recyclables, wet waste)

  • Key Initiative: Decentralised biogas generation under PPP model

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