BIZARRE: Bswml - What They Never Told You

Declare quantum of waste, BSWML tells bulk generators

Bengaluru's waste management authority instructs bulk waste generators to submit details and pay user fees for waste processing.

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024

New year celebrations in Bengaluru Central Business District generates 8 tonnes of waste

The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML) that swung into action on Monday picked up eight tonnes of waste from the Central Business District (CBD) area where revellers partied to welcome 2024. 

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Solid Waste Management Company awaits HC evaluation for waste collection tender

The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML) is now awaiting evaluation of its much delayed garbage collection and transportation tender by the High Court of Karnataka, to recall tenders again.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Biomethanisation plant infrastructure to be revived and expanded in Bengaluru

Bengaluru to revive 7 dysfunctional biomethanisation plants & install 4 new ones, totalling 85 TPD capacity. 3000 tonnes of waste landfilled daily. BSWML wants to expand on biomethanisation plant infrastructure & reduce reliance on landfills. Biggest hurdles: lack of space & opposition from residents.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Not just BBMP contractors, NGOs may also come under scanner of SIT probe

BBMP spends about ₹1,800 crore annually on waste management. The civic body is trying to streamline the waste management system to tap the revenue emerging through EPR, but is unable to exploit the full potential of EPR fees because some NGOs have set up private companies to manage waste.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Post COVID-19, use of plastic bags sees marginal increase in tech city

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a blow to every sphere of life, including the implementation of the ban on the use of single-use plastic bags, which has marginally increased in Bengaluru

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023