Delhi's Municipal Corporation is facing delays in implementing solid waste management by-laws, with officials indicating that it may take another year to frame these regulations. The Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2026, which came into force on April 1, aim to enhance waste management practices but have not yet resulted in significant changes on the ground. A 54-point implementation plan has been developed, which includes five-year waste projections estimating around 15,292 metric tonnes by 2028, and emphasizes the need for effective waste segregation. The revised rules mandate four-stream segregation of waste at the source and focus on bulk waste generators (BWGs) like malls and educational institutions, which contribute a large share of the city's waste. A registration portal for BWGs is being established, although delays are expected. While some components of the implementation plan have been completed, including waste projections, there has been little progress on enforcing user charges and an alternate-day waste collection system.