7.1.3

Facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste

The University complies with the Waste Management Rules as prescribed by the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and the guidelines of the Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN) issued from time to time. Arrangements are made to minimize solid and liquid waste production, segregation, collection, transportation, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of effluent generated in the University.

The University has a well drafted ‘Waste Management Policy’ covering the disposal procedures of solid, liquid, biomedical, e-waste, hazardous chemicals etc. University has adequate arrangements, facilities, infrastructure, requisite logistics and recycling infrastructure. All the students, staff and their families use these facilities for proper management of degradable and non-degradable waste. The primary objectives of the policy is to ensure cleanliness in both campuses for a healthy, hygienic and livable environment. The University is committed to implementing an effective and responsible waste management process that meets all the environmental regulations for a sustainable society.

University is cognizant of its environmental responsibilities and works on the philosophy of three ‘R’ model: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to maintain an eco-friendly campus

Solid waste management
1. The solid waste generated in the campus includes food waste, cardboard materials, paper waste, metals, wood etc
2. Dustbins are provided in the campus at convenient locations to keep campus clean and neat
3. All the garbage and solid wastes are collected from the sweepers/ cleaners and disposed of into an open pit inside the University campus

Liquid Waste Management

The liquid waste generated in the campus includes sewage, laboratory, laundry, hostel, and canteen effluent waste. The above waste is treated through constructing septic tank in all the residences. In addition, the University is periodically paying Water Tax and Sewer Tax for the treatment of liquid waste to Kanpur Nagar Nigam. Periodic checkup of plumbing lines is undertaken to ensure minimal loss of water due to leakage.

Biomedical waste management

Biomedical waste contains infectious or potentially infectious materials. These wastes are generated during the diagnosis, treatment, and immunization of humans and animals. Biomedical wastes can be in both solid and liquid form. There is a proper arrangement for the disposal of used sanitary pads through the Incinerators installed in the girls hostels.

E-waste Management

Electronic goods are put to optimum use. The minor repairs of the electronic items are done by the laboratory staff. E-waste generated is first reused in the campus itself, if it is possible. The e-waste and other obsolete and unserviceable items are auctioned through a centralized mechanism from time to time to authorized vendors.

Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management

The University does not produce any hazardous and radioactive waste. The biological and chemical wastes are disposed properly through standard procedures. The electronic gadgets and computers which are discarded are auctioned as scrap for safe disposal.

• Solid waste management : YES
• Liquid waste management : YES
• Bio medical waste management : YES
• E-waste management : YES
• Waste recycling system : N/A
• Hazardous chemicals and radio active waste management : YES