Improved waste segregation boosts RDF collection in Bengaluru, says BSWML

Key Points

1. Bengaluru's waste segregation at source has improved, leading to increased RDF collection.
2. BSWML collects approximately 350 to 400 tonnes of RDF daily.
3. 100 to 150 tonnes of RDF are transported daily to the waste-to-energy plant near Bidadi.
4. BSWML has an agreement with Dalmia Cement Limited to transport 200 to 250 tonnes of RDF to Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh.
5. Dalmia Cement Limited can accept up to 1,000 tonnes of RDF per day from BSWML.
6. Dalmia Cement will provide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) credits to BSWML.