Bengaluru: A comparative overview of Bengaluru’s solid waste management system highlights changes in governance, digital operations and waste management practices between 2021 and 2026.
According to information presented in the comparison, the city’s solid waste management framework has transitioned from the former BBMP system to the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The comparison outlines changes in administrative structure, digital monitoring, vehicle fleet, waste collection systems and regulatory measures.
The report states that waste management operations have expanded with an increase in the fleet of collection vehicles, continued door-to-door waste collection, and greater emphasis on source segregation. It also notes the implementation of revised waste segregation norms under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, including mandatory segregation of waste streams and stricter enforcement measures.
The comparison further highlights the use of digital monitoring tools, RFID-based operational systems and ward-level oversight aimed at improving the efficiency of municipal solid waste management.
Some statistical figures included in the comparison require verification, as the source document indicates that certain 2021 municipal solid waste generation data are subject to reconciliation. Readers are advised to refer to official publications of the relevant authorities for the latest verified figures.
The comparison references information from government documents, including NITI Aayog’s Waste-Wise Cities: Best Practices in Municipal Solid Waste Management (2021), operational records of BSWML, the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, and other publicly available sources.
