Challenges and Opportunities in Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Bengaluru’s Vijayanagar Area

Due to nation’s rapid urbanization and changing dynamics of the waste characteristics, local authorities and policymakers at various levels of government pose a difficulty in managing solid waste. The poor collection efficiency, inadequate planning and lack of research on evolving complexities of municipal solid waste all contribute to the management of solid waste which serves to obscure the objective of sustainable management. Understanding waste volumes, characteristics and current waste management practices are necessary to develop a long-term SWM strategy in accordance with the government effort’s objectives. A summary of current waste management initiatives, institutional demographics in Bengaluru’s Vijayanagar area and field study assessing the SWM system are all provided in this article. Data from stakeholders and municipal officials were gathered as part of the study’s methodology employing an approach that encouraged participation. The research's findings are intended to assist local communities create waste management systems and hasten the shift to sustainable and environmentally friendly systems.