Bengaluru: Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is going to build three large dry waste processing plants to reduce the garbage problem in the city, for which new tenders are being issued. Its aim is to promote recycling and reduce the burden on landfills. Officials said that the construction of the three plants will cost around Rs 125.5 crore and once the three plants are operational, around 1226 tonnes of dry waste can be processed every day.
bengaluru faces a significant waste collection and disposal problems as it generate large amount of waste and overflows its landfills. this initiative has been taken to address this issue. According to officials, this is BSWML’s third attempt to award the contract due to a lack of qualified contractors.
Under the new waste management plan, three large reclamation plants (MRFs) are being set up, with the largest plant at Tharahunase processing 826 tonnes of waste daily at an estimated cost of ₹76.4 crore. Two additional plants will be developed at Subbarayanapalya and Doddabidarakallu, each designed to handle 200 TPD of dry waste. The estimated cost of these projects is ₹20.7 crore and ₹28.4 crore, respectively.
Advanced Technology to Improve Waste Sorting
BSWML officials said these facilities will be developed under a turnkey design-build-transfer model, with the selected contractor assuming full responsibility from start to finish, overseeing design, construction, installation and commissioning. The projects are expected to be completed within 12 months from the date of contract award.
Unlike the dumping grounds of yesteryear, the new MRFs (Marine Refuge Plants) will be mechanized waste sorting centers. They will feature modern technology such as conveyor belts, waste segregators, magnets, and shredders. Their primary function is to separate recyclable materials from waste. This will reduce waste going to landfills, save on transportation costs, and extend the life of landfills.
Officials said that the plants will be equipped with improved monitoring and environmental protection measures, including: RFID-based systems for vehicle and waste monitoring, odor control measures to prevent foul smells, weighing scales for accurate waste weighing, digital tracking to monitor operations, and leachate collection. These measures will ensure that the plants operate in a transparent manner and do not harm the environment.
Part of Swachh Bharat Mission Goals
To improve Bengaluru’s waste management, new and modern plants are being installed under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. Its primary objective is to ensure scientific disposal of the city’s waste. Bengaluru generates around 6,500 tonnes of waste every day, which requires large machinery to handle. For this, the government is now building large and modern recycling centres so that minimum waste is buried in the ground and maximum recycling is done.
These projects are in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which emphasize proper waste segregation and recycling. The city already has 112 dry waste centers, but larger, more automated (mechanized) machines will be used to process waste more efficiently. This initiative is a big step towards making Bengaluru ‘garbage free’ by 2026 and saving the environment.
