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Being a developing nation, rapid increase in urbanization, industrialization, population explosion and per capita income lead to generate more municipal solid waste. Inorganic waste includes E-waste and plastic wastes also contribute to total waste stream significantly. These wastes may cause hazard to health humans and environment. In India, unscientific way of approach is followed towards Solid waste management. Collection efficiency of solid wastes in Indian cities is about 70 to 95%. Major portion of solid waste is disposed off by dumping indiscriminately on outskirts of cities without any treatment. This may lead to spoil groundwater and increase air pollution. Recent reports reveal that out of total solid waste, nearly 75% can be used as such in different place or by recycling. Waste segregation in improper way and other factors affect recycling sector and managed by obsolete technology. Also, plastics and paper recycling have been especially growing due to consumption of both the commodities in large extend. This paper describes about current status of municipal solid waste management in different parts of India and consisting of a collective, scientific, systematic to improve implementation of legal frameworks, technological frameworks, financial provisions, operations management, public participation and awareness of integrated solid waste management systems.