A city scale system for safe and sustainable management of domestic hazardous, chemical and biomedical waste (DHCBW) in Pune city: a diagnostic study of Pune and Ahmedabad

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A city scale system for safe and sustainable management of domestic hazardous, chemical and biomedical waste (DHCBW) in Pune city: a diagnostic study of Pune and Ahmedabad

International Labour Organization

ILO

2026

Abstract

waste disposal

biological hazards

dangerous substances

waste

informal workers

green jobs

decent work

India

This ILO report examines Domestic Hazardous, Chemical & Biomedical Waste (DHCBW) management in Pune, India. It identifies policy gaps, assesses health/environmental impacts, and prioritizes informal waste workers. It offers actionable recommendations for sustainable, safe systems that create green and decent jobs.

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Title: A city scale system for safe and sustainable management of domestic hazardous, chemical and biomedical waste (DHCBW) in Pune city; a diagnostic study of Pune and Ahmedabad
Creators: International Labour Organization
Contributors: ILO DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India, (Issuing Body)
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2026
Number of pages: 27 p.
Language: English
Asset Type: report
Record Identifier: 995699797202676