The new rules will apply to cities as well as bulk waste generators such as residential complexes and universities. Among the key changes introduced in the new rules are mandatory four-stream segregation of waste at source and clearly defined responsibilities for bulk waste generators. The civic body is also planning to introduce a ‘user fee’ for managing waste generated at events with more than 100 attendees at a time. The civic body is also planning to introduce a ‘user fee’ for managing waste generated at events with more than 100 attendees at a time. In April 2025, the civic body had proposed a user fee for solid waste management services, a move that drew criticism from multiple quarters and was later withdrawn.