What is Solid Waste Management?
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is the systematic process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and disposing of solid waste in a scientifically managed and environmentally responsible manner.
Why Solid Waste Management is Important
Proper waste management protects our health, environment, and future generations. Here are six compelling reasons.
Public Health
Prevents diseases like cholera, dengue, and respiratory infections caused by unmanaged waste and pest breeding.
Clean Environment
Keeps streets, parks, and water bodies free from waste, making our city beautiful and livable for everyone.
Reduce Pollution
Stops toxic leachate from contaminating groundwater and prevents harmful emissions from open burning.
Climate Protection
Reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers carbon footprint through waste-to-energy conversion.
Resource Recovery
Recovers valuable materials — paper, plastic, metal, glass — turning waste into economic resources.
Sustainable Cities
Aligns with SDG 11 — making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable for future generations.
Current Challenges Faced by Citizens
Hover over each card to learn more about the waste management challenges our city faces daily.
Overflowing Garbage Bins
Bins filled beyond capacity attract stray animals, emit foul odour, and spill waste onto streets, creating unhygienic conditions.
Mixed Waste Disposal
When wet and dry waste are mixed together, recyclable materials get contaminated, making processing difficult and reducing recycling efficiency
Plastic Pollution
Single-use plastics clog drains, pollute water bodies, harm aquatic life, and persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
Irregular Collection
Unpredictable collection schedules lead to waste accumulation, citizen frustration, and increased illegal dumping in empty plots.
Open Dumping
Waste dumped in open areas contaminates soil and groundwater, releases methane, and becomes a breeding ground for disease vectors.
Lack of Public Awareness
Many citizens remain unaware of segregation rules, collection schedules, and their responsibilities, leading to non-compliance.
Construction Waste
Debris from construction and demolition is often illegally dumped on roadsides, blocking drainage and creating safety hazards.
Drain Blockage
Plastic bags and debris choke storm water drains, causing waterlogging during monsoons and increasing flood risk in low-lying areas.
Burning of Waste
Open burning releases toxic dioxins, furans, and particulate matter, causing severe respiratory issues and environmental damage.
Animal Scattering
Stray animals scatter garbage from bins and dumps, spreading waste across streets and increasing the risk of disease transmission.
Bad Odour
Decomposing organic waste in uncollected garbage produces hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, causing severe discomfort to nearby residents.
Mosquito Breeding
Stagnant water in discarded containers and blocked drains becomes breeding sites for Aedes and Anopheles mosquitoes, spreading dengue and malaria.
Municipal Initiatives at a Glance
Key performance indicators showing our progress in solid waste management across the city.
Door-to-Door Collection
GPS-tracked daily collection across all wards
Waste Segregation
Citizens segregating at source percentage
Plastic Recycling
Plastic waste recovered and sent for recycling
Legacy Waste Remediation
Old dumpsite reclamation and biomining progress
Scientific Processing
Waste processed through composting, WtE, and MRF
Citizen Participation
Active citizen engagement in SWM programs
Waste Segregation Guide
Segregate your waste at source into three categories for efficient processing and recycling.
Green Bin
- Vegetable peels & scraps
- Cooked / leftover food
- Flowers & garlands
- Garden waste & leaves
- Fruit peels & seeds
- Tea bags & coffee grounds
Blue Bin
- Paper, newspaper, cardboard
- Plastic bottles & containers
- Glass bottles & jars
- Metal cans & foil
- Old clothes & textiles
- Packaging material
Red Bin
- Expired medicines & tablets
- Batteries (all types)
- Sanitary napkins & diapers
- CFL bulbs & tube lights
- Aerosol cans & pesticides
- Paint cans & chemicals
Waste Processing Journey
Follow the path of waste from your doorstep to its final scientific destination. Waste Generation Door Collection
Ward Wise Progress Report
Transparent performance data for every ward. Select, search, and sort to explore. Ward Performance Data
Ward Performance Data
| Ward | Door Collection | Segregation | Plastic Recycling | Complaints | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | 95%
|
82%
|
70%
|
12 | |
| Ward 2 | 89%
|
76%
|
63%
|
18 | |
| Ward 3 | 97%
|
91%
|
82%
|
8 | |
| Ward 4 | 80%
|
61%
|
50%
|
31 | |
| Ward 5 | 73%
|
55%
|
41%
|
48 | |
| Ward 6 | 91%
|
84%
|
75%
|
10 | |
| Ward 7 | 86%
|
72%
|
60%
|
22 | |
| Ward 8 | 94%
|
88%
|
78%
|
9 | |
| Ward 9 | 78%
|
58%
|
44%
|
35 | |
| Ward 10 | 88%
|
79%
|
68%
|
15 | |
| Ward 11 | 82%
|
66%
|
53%
|
27 | |
| Ward 12 | 96%
|
93%
|
85%
|
6 | |
| Ward 13 | 70%
|
48%
|
35%
|
52 | |
| Ward 14 | 90%
|
81%
|
72%
|
14 | |
| Ward 15 | 85%
|
70%
|
58%
|
24 | |
| Ward 16 | 93%
|
87%
|
80%
|
11 | |
| Ward 17 | 76%
|
62%
|
47%
|
38 | |
| Ward 18 | 98%
|
95%
|
88%
|
4 | |
| Ward 19 | 84%
|
74%
|
64%
|
20 | |
| Ward 20 | 71%
|
51%
|
38%
|
45 |
Citizen Responsibilities
Every citizen plays a vital role. Here is what you can do to support waste management.
Do Not Litter
Segregate Waste
Reduce Plastic Use
Use Municipal Bins
Compost Kitchen Waste
Report Illegal Dumping
Participate in Awareness Drives
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about solid waste management in our city.
Segregating waste at source ensures that wet waste can be composted, dry waste can be recycled, and hazardous waste is safely disposed. Mixed waste ends up in landfills, losing all recycling potential and causing environmental harm. Segregation increases processing efficiency by over 60%.
Collected waste is transported to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) where it is further sorted. Wet waste goes to composting units or biogas plants. Dry recyclables are sent to recycling units. Reject waste that cannot be processed is sent to engineered scientific landfills.
You can report missed collection through our municipal helpline (1800-XXX-XXXX), the SwachhNagar mobile app, or by filing a complaint on the citizen portal. Your complaint is tracked with a unique ID and resolved within 48 hours.
Single-use plastic takes 100-500 years to decompose. It clogs drains, pollutes water bodies, harms marine life, and breaks into microplastics that enter our food chain. The municipal ban on single-use plastic below 75 microns is enforced under the Plastic Waste Management Rules.
Start by carrying reusable bags, bottles, and containers. Buy in bulk to reduce packaging. Compost kitchen waste at home. Donate old clothes and items instead of discarding. Choose products with minimal packaging. Avoid single-use disposables. Small daily changes create massive impact over time.
Quick Statistics
Our city's waste management performance in real numbers.
Image Gallery
Visual documentation of our waste management operations across the city.
Environmental Impact
Measurable environmental benefits achieved through scientific waste management practices.
45%
Reduction in Landfill Waste
12,000 MT
CO₂ Emissions Reduced Annually
8,500+
Trees Saved from Cutting
3,200 MT
Plastic Recovered Yearly
18,000 MT
Organic Compost Produced
35%
Water Pollution Reduced