INTENT
Undertaking scientific research for waste characterization and quantification of more than 2565MTs over 10 days with a help of around 100 waste pickers for BMC. The study was done pre and during monsoon to identify the proportion of each waste type in the waste collected from each or 24 wards of BMC. Waste was characterized based on major generator types such as residential, commercial, institutional, slums etc. Additionally, the mass flow for various types of waste of from each collection point to final disposal point was mapped for Mumbai.
CLIENT
C40 Cities
Stakeholders:
•Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
•National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
WHAT DID WE DO?
Undertake Waste quantification & composition study and mass flow analysis for Mumbai city for two season (Pre and during monsoon) The specific objectives were: • To determine the quantity of waste collected from each ward
• To determine the composition of waste collected from different generators
• To conduct the mass flow analysis for Mumbai city for two seasons (pre-monsoon season during April-May; and during the monsoon season during July –August)
• To identify opportunities for targeted interventions to divert waste from landfill
OUTCOME
This initiative supports SDG 13 (Climate Action) by providing data-driven insights to reduce methane emissions from organic waste. It aligns with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by enabling targeted interventions to improve waste management and landfill diversion. Additionally, it contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by creating opportunities for waste workers in circular economy solutions.