Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules–2026 Requires Collective Effort: BSWML CEO Kareegowda

The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has emphasized the need for coordinated action among stakeholders and active citizen participation to ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules–2026 under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).

Key Details:

• A workshop was held at Town Hall on April 18, organized by BSWML under GBA jurisdiction.

• Participants included citizens, RWAs, NGOs, hotel associations, and sanitation officials.

• CEO Kareegowda urged citizens to:

Avoid dumping waste in open areas

• Use door-to-door auto tippers

• Segregate waste at source

• Emphasis on source-level waste processing and recycling by households, apartments, and hotels.

• Plans announced for meetings with RWAs across five city corporations.

• Introduction of a centralized online monitoring system for transparency in waste management.

• Proposal of Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR) for large waste producers.

• Mandatory four-way waste segregation:

Wet waste

• Dry waste

• Sanitary waste

• Special care waste