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Bengaluru's Waste Crisis: Composting as a Solution

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-10T11:15:44.979266+05:30

- Mountains of mixed garbage are rising in Bengaluru despite a 36% garbage tax by BBMP. - Localised ward-level composting could solve half the problem, but it's largely ignored. - Successful composting models in apartments and a BMRCL project show potential for scaling up. - SWM experts suggest using the garbage tax revenue to provide compost bins and set up ward-level composting centres. - Citizens demand transparency and involvement in waste management decisions, emphasizing the need for a robust monitoring system. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/will-the-new-garbage-tax-give-a-push-to-wet-waste-composting/article69431549.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/will-bengaluru-municipal-corporation-s-garbage-tax-add-to-homeowners-financial-burden-101744222345260.html)

Mountains of mixed garbage are rising in Bengaluru despite a 36% garbage tax by BBMP.
Localised ward-level composting could solve half the problem, but it's largely ignored.
Successful composting models in apartments and a BMRCL project show potential for scaling up.
SWM experts suggest using the garbage tax revenue to provide compost bins and set up ward-level composting centres.
Citizens demand transparency and involvement in waste management decisions, emphasizing the need for a robust monitoring system.

Source: The Hindu, Hindustan Times