M East Ward topped the list in overall performance in hazardous and sanitary waste management collection

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has collected 586.5 metric tonnes (MT) of hazardous and domestic sanitary waste across the city within six months.

This initiative, which is a part of the civic body’s special waste collection drive, was launched in May. It is aimed to ensure safer disposal practices to protect sanitation workers.

According to the Solid Waste Management department, till October 31, the BMC collected 586.5 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from seven lakh households -- covering 28 lakh people—an average of 6 metric tonnes per day.

Month-wise data:

Between August and October alone, around 400 MT of waste was collected—151 MT in October, 116 MT in September, and 133 MT in August.

According to civic data, 5,388 entities have registered so far, up from just 1,735 in May. The total waste collected rose steadily each month—from 22 tonnes in May to 151 tonnes in October. This indicates better participation and improved segregation practice.

Ward-wise data:

ME (M-East), which includes areas of Mankhurd, Govandi and Deonar, topped the list in overall performance. It was followed by B ward, comprising of Dongri, Mohammad Ali Road, Mumbadevi. P-South, which includes Goregaon, and N wards, which includes parts of Ghatkopar, also featured in top 5 performances.

Data shows that 46 MT of waste were collected from Goregaon, 43 MT from Ghatkopar, 37 MT from Malad (East), 21 MT from Sandhurst Road and Dongri, and 10 MT from Mankhurd-Govandi.

Solid waste collection system:

The waste is being gathered from residential buildings and commercial establishments registered with the municipal corporation.

The service collects used sanitary pads, diapers, expired medicines, and contaminated bandages or cotton—items often mixed with regular waste despite posing serious health risks.

Dedicated vehicles collect the waste from registered residential and commercial establishments during assigned time slots. The waste, stored in yellow bags, is sent to plasma-based processing units. To raise awareness, civic teams are visiting registered establishments.