The state govt has approved three new processing plants and is working on a policy framework to regulate the collection, pricing, and disposal of construction debris.Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) said the govt is likely to soon set up a dedicated committee to finalise pricing norms for C&D waste collection and enforce compliance. Chitra Civil Ventures handles the collection and transportation of debris to these facilities under three packages awarded for 15 years.New processing plantsWith Chitra Civil Ventures emerging as the successful bidder for all three new plants, a single private operator will handle most of the city's C&D waste.The firm will also be allowed to monetise byproducts generated during processing.BSWML officials said the new facilities will come up under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with each plant having a capacity of 750 TPD, increasing the city's total processing capacity to 4,000 TPD. Under the PPP framework, BSWML will provide land for the plants and has tentatively identified three sites — Mandur, Doddabidarkallu and Begur — allocating around seven acres each.Collection and handling charges will be paid directly by waste generators, including individual homeowners and builders.
Author: Hamsaveni N
Published at: 2026-01-11 23:37:00
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