Poor Segregation of Waste in Bengaluru
Poor segregation of waste is causing inefficient processing, leading to health and environmental hazards and poor waste management in Bengaluru.
To address this issue, several steps can be taken, including funding a datajam to identify hotspots, sponsoring community workshops, and supporting information campaigns.
Success Story: Temple Bells Residential Community
Temple Bells, a 900-flat residential community in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, has successfully transformed nearly 4–5 tonnes of organic waste into compost every month.
- Prioritizing segregation at source has drastically reduced landfill waste.
- Recyclable waste has been turned into a revenue stream, generating income through sales and saving on Solid Waste Management (SWM) cess.
The community uses the two-bin, one-bag system for collection, ensuring efficient source segregation.
By prioritising segregation at source, the residents have drastically reduced what goes to the landfill and turned recyclable waste into a revenue stream.
Author's summary: Bengaluru's waste system is struggling due to poor segregation.
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