* AI generated imaginary picture India is completely changing how it handles garbage. On April 1, 2026, the central government rolled out the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026. This strict new law makes it mandatory for every citizen to sort their waste into four distinct categories. Now, local cities are stepping up to enforce these rules. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is aggressively pushing this initiative to clean up the city. According to a detailed report by the 'Times of India' on June 30, 2026, the TMC is launching a major initiative called the "Four Bin, Thane Clean" campaign. Starting in October 2026, the old habit of dumping mixed garbage into a single bag will end. Every housing society, commercial complex, and shop in Thane must follow the new four-bin system. The old method of mixing all waste causes massive environmental damage. It creates towering mountains of toxic garbage at local dumping grounds like Daighar. This mixed waste often ca...