06 August,2026 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The rollout began in G-South Ward on August 3. Representational Pic
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started rolling out its integrated waste collection and transportation system in Mumbai's G-South Ward, with residents of Worli, Prabhadevi, and nearby areas likely to face temporary disruptions in garbage collection for the next three to four days as the civic body transitions to the new mechanism.
The BMC has appealed to citizens to cooperate during the transition, assuring that every effort is being made to restore normal waste collection services at the earliest.
The initiative aims to improve efficiency, accountability and coordination in solid waste management across Mumbai.
Mumbai generates nearly 7,200 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste every day. Under the new system, the existing multi-agency model will be replaced with a single integrated agency responsible for all waste management operations within a ward.
The agency will undertake door-to-door garbage collection and transportation, maintenance of 1.1 cubic metre waste bins, installation and upkeep of roadside litter bins, regular clearing of litter bins, and collection of segregated dry waste from citizens.
A dedicated call centre with a toll-free helpline will also be set up to address citizen complaints related to waste management services.
The integrated system will deploy larger-capacity, fully covered waste transport vehicles, reducing the number of trips required and helping curb vehicular emissions.
The enclosed vehicles are designed to prevent garbage from spilling or remaining exposed during transportation. They will also be equipped with leachate collection systems to stop wastewater and foul odour from wet waste from leaking onto roads.
Around 10-15 per cent of the fleet will comprise electric vehicles, helping reduce fuel consumption and pollution.
The BMC has appointed eight contractors across Mumbai to implement the integrated waste management project in a phased manner. The rollout began in G-South Ward on August 3.
As the civic body replaces the previous contractor's infrastructure with the new system, waste collection operations are undergoing a major transition, resulting in temporary service disruptions in Worli, Prabhadevi, and adjoining areas.
The BMC said the transition is expected to be completed within three to four days, after which garbage collection services are expected to return to normal. The civic body has urged residents to extend their cooperation until the new system is fully operational.
