THE PURPOSE
The project aimed to generate a robust, evidence-based understanding of Mumbai’s municipal solid waste system. It sought to inform data-driven planning, identify inefficiencies, and strengthen waste diversion and processing strategies across the city.
CLIENT
C40 Cities
Stakeholder
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
OUR APPROACH
Comprehensive waste quantification, composition analysis, and mass-flow mapping were conducted across two seasons. Over 2,500 MT of waste was sampled and manually segregated across all 24 wards, supported by dataset reviews and Sankey-based flow analysis covering RTSs, Kanjur, and Deonar.
THE RESULT
The study produced detailed ward-level and seasonal insights, revealing key inefficiencies and recovery potential. Findings were submitted in English and Marathi, providing BMC with a strong decision-making foundation to enhance infrastructure, policy alignment, and sustainable waste planning.