IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is steadily progressing toward a zero-waste campus model by combining infrastructure, policy, student engagement, and innovation. These initiatives reflect the institute’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable campus living.
Key Initiatives Undertaken
Color-coded bins for wet (green), dry (blue), and hazardous/biomedical (red/yellow) waste across academic blocks, hostels, and public areas.
Awareness campaigns encourage students and staff to segregate waste at source.
Installation of composting units near hostel messes and residential areas.
Biodegradable kitchen and garden waste processed into compost manure for landscaping.
Reduces landfill waste and supports circular waste practices.
Dedicated collection points for obsolete electronics like computers, batteries, and printers.
Partnership with authorized e-waste recyclers for safe disposal and material recovery.
Awareness drives to avoid mixing e-waste with general waste.
Discouragement of single-use plastics in canteens, events, and offices.
Use of biodegradable or reusable alternatives in campus dining areas.
Participation in Swachhata Pakhwada and Plastic-Free Campus campaigns.
Daily collection of segregated waste by campus sanitation teams.
• Collaboration with Dhanbad Municipal Corporation for transportation and disposal of non-recyclable and residual waste
Centre for Societal Mission and student bodies organize clean-up drives, waste audits, and awareness campaigns.
Regular seminars and workshops on zero-waste lifestyles, sustainable consumption, and solid waste management.
Collaboration with external experts and NGOs for best practices in campus waste management.
Implementing Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for improved segregation and recycling
Introducing waste tracking software for real-time monitoring.
Encouraging paperless administration and digital alternatives across departments.