BMC To Launch Pilot Integrated Solid Waste Collection System At Worli and Prabhadevi

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched the Integrated Solid Waste Collection and Transportation System to improve the efficiency of garbage collection and waste transportation across Mumbai. The first phase of the project has been rolled out in the G-South ward, covering Worli, Prabhadevi, and nearby areas.

As the city transitions to the new system, some residents may experience temporary delays in garbage collection. The civic administration has assured citizens that the new mechanism is expected to stabilize within the next three to four days.

What Is the Integrated Solid Waste Management System?

Mumbai generates nearly 7,200 metric tonnes of solid waste every day. Until now, waste collection, transportation, and maintenance services were managed through multiple separate systems.

Under the new integrated model, a single contractor will be responsible for the entire waste management process in each ward, ensuring better coordination, improved accountability, and more efficient service delivery.

Key Features of the New Waste Management System

The Integrated Solid Waste Collection and Transportation System includes:

• Door-to-door garbage collection
• Transportation of municipal waste
• Maintenance of public garbage bins
• Installation and upkeep of roadside litter bins
• Collection of segregated dry waste
• A dedicated toll-free call centre for citizen complaints and grievance redressal

Phased Rollout Across Mumbai

The BMC plans to implement the new system across Mumbai in phases through eight contractors.

Since this is a complete replacement of the existing waste collection mechanism, the civic body has warned that temporary operational challenges may occur during the initial rollout, especially in Worli, Prabhadevi, and surrounding localities. Residents have been requested to cooperate during the transition period.

New Enclosed Vehicles to Reduce Pollution

According to senior officials from the BMC's Solid Waste Management Department, the new system will deploy high-capacity enclosed garbage collection vehicles, offering several environmental and operational benefits.

Benefits of the New Fleet

• Fewer trips will be required for transporting waste due to increased vehicle capacity.
• Reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions.
• Vehicles are equipped with leachate collection systems, preventing wastewater from leaking onto roads.
• Reduced foul smell and fewer instances of garbage spilling onto streets.
• Cleaner roads and improved public hygiene.

Electric Vehicles to Boost Sustainable Waste Management

As part of the modernization drive, 10% to 15% of the total fleet will consist of electric vehicles (EVs). The introduction of EVs is expected to significantly reduce air pollution, fuel consumption, and the overall carbon footprint of Mumbai's waste management operations.

BMC Seeks Public Cooperation

The BMC has appealed to residents to support the transition to the Integrated Solid Waste Collection and Transportation System. While minor disruptions in garbage collection may occur during the initial implementation, the civic body expects the system to become fully operational within a few days, leading to cleaner streets, improved waste management, and a more environmentally sustainable Mumbai.