BBMP struggles to tackle Bengaluru's growing garbage crisis
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

BBMP struggles to tackle Bengaluru's growing garbage crisis

Despite the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) directives, Bengaluru's garbage problem continues to worsen, with no effective solution in sight from government agencies.

Faced with this mounting issue, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is now urging citizens to take responsibility for their waste. "Residents must segregate and manage their waste, whether in large apartments, residential complexes, or individual homes, as there is little more we can do," said Basavaraj Kabade, BBMP's Chief Engineer of Solid Waste Management. The city currently generates 6,000 metric tonnes (MT) of waste daily.

Of this, 2,500 to 3,000 MT is sent to the Mitiganahalli landfill, Bengaluru's only landfill site. Despite having seven waste processing units, most are non-functional due to technical failures and public protests. The BBMP had hoped that the upcoming waste-to-energy plant in Bidadi, an 11.5 MW facility, would help alleviate the situation. The energy department has also installed a 370-MW liquefied natural gas-based power plant in Yelahanka, which, along with the Bidadi plant, is set to start supplying power to the grid in early September.

However, the Bidadi plant will only process segregated dry waste and requires 600 tonnes daily when fully operational. "The plant will operate at 75% of its capacity," an official said. Yet, an energy department official noted, "These two units won't solve the waste problem as expected because the waste generated far exceeds what these plants can handle. Additionally, there are no plans to expand or establish new plants."

In recent years, five legacy waste processing units have shut down. The BBMP's earlier initiative to convert landfills into tree parks has also seen limited success, with only the Bagalur landfill successfully transformed into a park. Biomining is ongoing at the Mandur landfill, but only 5 lakh metric tonnes of the 23 lakh metric tonnes of accumulated waste have been removed so far. The government had also proposed setting up four additional waste processing units on the city's outskirts, but progress has stalled. (New Indian Express)

Despite the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) directives, Bengaluru's garbage problem continues to worsen, with no effective solution in sight from government agencies. Faced with this mounting issue, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is now urging citizens to take responsibility for their waste. Residents must segregate and manage their waste, whether in large apartments, residential complexes, or individual homes, as there is little more we can do, said Basavaraj Kabade, BBMP's Chief Engineer of Solid Waste Management. The city currently generates 6,000 metric tonnes (MT) of waste daily. Of this, 2,500 to 3,000 MT is sent to the Mitiganahalli landfill, Bengaluru's only landfill site. Despite having seven waste processing units, most are non-functional due to technical failures and public protests. The BBMP had hoped that the upcoming waste-to-energy plant in Bidadi, an 11.5 MW facility, would help alleviate the situation. The energy department has also installed a 370-MW liquefied natural gas-based power plant in Yelahanka, which, along with the Bidadi plant, is set to start supplying power to the grid in early September. However, the Bidadi plant will only process segregated dry waste and requires 600 tonnes daily when fully operational. The plant will operate at 75% of its capacity, an official said. Yet, an energy department official noted, These two units won't solve the waste problem as expected because the waste generated far exceeds what these plants can handle. Additionally, there are no plans to expand or establish new plants. In recent years, five legacy waste processing units have shut down. The BBMP's earlier initiative to convert landfills into tree parks has also seen limited success, with only the Bagalur landfill successfully transformed into a park. Biomining is ongoing at the Mandur landfill, but only 5 lakh metric tonnes of the 23 lakh metric tonnes of accumulated waste have been removed so far. The government had also proposed setting up four additional waste processing units on the city's outskirts, but progress has stalled. (New Indian Express)

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon to Build Guwahati Ring Road on BOT Toll Model

Ahmedabad-based Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon (DRA Infracon) has secured the 121 km Guwahati Ring Road project in Assam under the build, operate, and transfer (BOT) toll model. The company emerged as the lowest bidder for the Rs 49 billion project, committing to construct the highway without any grant from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).This marks NHAI’s first fully private-funded highway project in nearly three years. The Rs 52.79 billion Guwahati Ring Road project includes a three-km bridge on the Brahmaputra, with the company recovering its investment through toll coll..

Next Story
Real Estate

Aditya Birla Real Estate Sells Pulp & Paper Unit to ITC for Rs 34.98 Bn

Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL) has announced the sale of its Pulp and Paper plant in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, to ITC Limited for Rs 34.98 Bn, marking a strategic move to sharpen its focus on core real estate operations. The transaction, structured as a lump sum payment, remains subject to legal and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and shareholder consent. For this deal, JM Financial Limited acted as financial advisor, while AZ & Partners provided legal counsel to ABREL. With this divestment, ABREL reaffirms its commitment to rea..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Hyderabad to Get 24 New Link Roads in Rs 4.87 Bn Project

The Hyderabad Road Development Corporation Limited (HRDCL) has commenced work on the first phase of its ambitious link road construction project across the city. With an estimated budget of Rs 4.87 billion, this phase includes 24 key link roads aimed at decongesting traffic and improving connectivity. Among the planned projects, HRDCL is constructing a crucial link road from Raj Bhavan Road to the R&B Guest House near Begumpet Railway Station, as well as another connecting Begumpet Railway Station, Prakashnagar, and the Brahmanwadi railway track. Residents in high-density areas like Prakashn..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?