Waste Management

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.
  • Online portal and App based complaint system for sanitation and housekeeping .

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Implementation of paperless administration and digital alternatives across departments.

  • Implementing Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for improved segregation and recycling
  • Introducing waste tracking software for real-time monitoring.

♻️ Waste Management Overview (2024-25)

Total Waste

730 Tons

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Wet Waste

500 Tons

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Dry Waste

230 Tons

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Plant Waste

7 Tons

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Recycled

0.175 Tons

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E-Waste

150 Tons

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