Two integrated solid waste management parks in Bengaluru

Two integrated solid waste management parks in Bengaluru

News – 

• Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has officially identified over 100 acres of land on the city’s outskirts to establish two integrated solid waste management (ISWM) parks. 
• These facilities are designed to scientifically process the approximately 6,000 metric tonnes of municipal waste the city generates daily. 

Facility Locations & Specifications

• The two parks are strategically located in the North and South corridors to streamline waste logistics: 
• Gollahalli (Bengaluru South): Planned on government-owned land. Earlier reports indicated a processing capacity of approximately 2,999 tonnes per day (TPD).
• Doddabelavangala (Doddaballapur/North): Earmarked near the Terra Farm area in Gundalahalli village. This facility is expected to handle approximately 3,073 TPD. 

Key Project Details

• Land Acquisition: For the Doddabelavangala site, 70 acres of private land are being acquired, with farmers set to receive compensation of ₹1.57 crore per acre.
• Operational Model: The projects are being executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. 
• Supporting Infrastructure: To support these mega-plants, BSWML is constructing 30 modern transfer stations across the city to replace roadside waste loading.
• Waste-to-Resource Focus: The parks will use various technologies to convert organic waste into biogas, compost, and power, while dry waste will be processed for Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)