Solid Waste Management in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India: Insights from a Survey of Literature

Abstract

Waste management is one of the biggest concerns plaguing the modern world. With rapid population growth, municipal solid waste management has emerged as a significant activity in urban regions. One of the mandatory responsibilities of municipal corporations and urban local bodies is the efficient reduction of solid waste. Due to the high percentage of municipal solid waste generation, density, Lack of awareness, lack of resources, and inadequate infrastructure, the majority of urban local bodies (ULBs) are unable to handle such a huge volume of solid waste. The prime challenges are waste source segregation, doorstep collection, recycling and reuse possibilities, treatment technology, land availability, and expertise in disposal. Indore, Madhya Pradesh was found the cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan's results in August 2020.This study examines the existing scenario of solid waste management in Indore City that has contributed to Indore's success. This study also investigated how Indore has achieved 100% segregation, door-to-door collection, public awareness among residents, GPS-enabled system vehicles for waste collection, efficient transportation, and subsequent Processing.The study employs a survey of published literature. The learnings from this study may be useful for municipal authorities, decision-makers, NGOs, and researchers in other metropolitan cities and developing countries.