What are the main types of collection systems described?

The guide details two main systems: house-to-house collection and community bin (or block collection) systems (Clause 4).

What kind of equipment is covered for waste collection?

It covers both manual equipment like hand carts and wheelbarrows, and mechanical equipment like tipper trucks, dumper placers, and compactors (Clause 7).

Does this standard cover waste disposal or processing?

No, this guide's scope is limited to the collection and transportation stages of solid waste management.

What is the status of this standard?

IS 11625:1986 has been withdrawn by BIS. Current practices are legally mandated by the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, by the MoEFCC.

IS 11625

: 1986

Guide for collection and transportation of solid wastes

CurrentSpecializedGuidelinesEnvironmental · Environmental and Sanitation

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This standard provides guidance on the systems, equipment, and methodologies for the collection and transportation of municipal solid wastes. It covers aspects from on-site storage options to the selection of vehicles and routing for efficient transfer to processing or disposal sites. Note: This standard has been officially withdrawn and practice is now governed by the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016.

Details methods and recommendations for the efficient collection and transportation of municipal solid wastes.

Quick Reference Values

Typical waste generation rate (1986)0.3 to 0.6 kg/capita/day

Recommended max distance to community bin50 m to 100 m

Typical hand cart capacity80 to 100 kg

Typical community bin capacity0.5 to 1.0 m³

Recommended collection frequency for residential areasDaily

Practical Notes

Although withdrawn, the fundamental principles on collection systems (e.g., house-to-house vs community bins) and vehicle types remain relevant for basic planning.

The waste generation rates in this guide are outdated; current rates in urban India are significantly higher and more varied.

Modern practice, as mandated by SWM Rules 2016, heavily emphasizes source segregation of waste, a concept not detailed in this 1986 standard.