Ahmedabad: More than 51,500 kg of solid waste was collected and scientifically disposed of during a massive beach cleanup campaign conducted across 10 coastal stretches of Gujarat on September 20, marking International Coastal Cleanup Day, the state government said on Tuesday. According to officials, around 51,541 kg of solid waste was collected from these beaches and disposed of using scientific methods to ensure minimal environmental impact. Celebrated globally, International Coastal Cleanup Day highlights the urgent need to protect marine life and coastal ecosystems. India's waste management goals are anchored in the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which aim for 100 per cent scientific processing, segregation at source, recycling and reuse of materials, reduction of landfill dependence, and safe disposal of residual waste. The government targets door-to-door collection in all urban areas, processing of at least 75–80 per cent of municipal solid waste, and phasing out single-use plastics.