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Bengaluru takes a major leap in modernising its waste management system with the launch of the city’s first semi-automated Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) at Adugodi.
Bengaluru has taken a major step in transforming its waste management system with the launch of the city’s first semi-automated Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) at Adugodi. The initiative, implemented by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) in collaboration with Let’s Be The Change, marks a turning point in how the city processes dry waste.
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The new DWCC aims to ease the heavy workload on wastepickers who often spend long hours manually sorting heaps of mixed dry waste. With semi-automation, the sorting process becomes faster, safer, and more efficient, improving operational productivity and ensuring a cleaner, more organised environment.
Spanning over 3,600 square feet, the facility can segregate waste into 12-15 categories, including plastics, paper, metals, and glass. Each type is processed through semi-automated machines, reducing physical strain and health risks for workers while enhancing precision in segregation.
On average, a worker can sort around 120 kg of dry waste per day, a number expected to increase significantly under the new setup. The semi-automated system also helps track the inflow, sorting, and outflow of waste, providing real-time data to measure performance and impact.
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The centre’s model includes plans for solar-powered operations to ensure uninterrupted functioning and reduce operational costs. It also focuses on providing more stable incomes and safer working environments for wastepickers, aligning with Bengaluru’s goal of inclusive and sustainable urban development.
The Adugodi facility, built with CSR support, represents part of BBMP’s 2023 vision to modernise DWCCs citywide, functioning similarly to Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Authorities believe this centre will become a replicable benchmark for other zones, driving Bengaluru closer to a circular waste economy.