Decentralised Solid waste management solutions for Chintamani and Chikkaballapura

Understanding a town’s solid waste management system requires a clear view of its waste value chain. To achieve this, a data-driven tool the Waste Flow Diagram (WFD was applied, accompanied by a detailed field survey. Insights from the WFD revealed critical challenges such as low segregation rates, inefficient collection routes, and inadequate processing infrastructure. These findings informed the planning of targeted interventions, leading to the initiation of pilot projects on decentralised wet and dry waste management in our partner towns. Key Findings from the WFD • Chikkaballapur: Total waste generated in the town was estimated to be 34.32 Tonnes per day and per capita wet waste generation is 0.39kg • Chintamani: Total waste generated in the town was estimated to be is 30 Tonnes per day and per capita waste generation is 0.331 kg