Debris to Dividend: Good Practices on C&D Waste Management under an EPR Framework

March 18, 2026

The latest Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 brings an extended producer responsibility framework for large generators along with a centralised digitally-tracked monitoring and enforcement system for all ULBs. While these rules are laid out in the right direction, certain cities are already performing above and beyond the requirements of these rules. This report is a compilation of these practices which can guide other cities to leapfrog in recycle and reuse performance as well as dust control. The report also highlights a few critical factors that will determine the success of these rules and material circularity in India.