The Future Of Composting In Mumbai

Mumbai has the oldest and largest dumping grounds at Deonar, Mulund, Kanjurmarg, and Govandi. Unfortunately, these dumping grounds are overflowing and on the verge of shut down. Municipalities are unable to handle these large amounts of garbage and they need additional dump yards for disposal. However, composting can be one of the effective solutions to manage trash. It can prove as an evergreen solution for garbage management needs in Mumbai.

Here are the reasons why composting is imperative in Mumbai

Increasing garbage generation

Mumbai has a total population of around 15 million in 2020. As we all know, the quantities of trash generation are high in high population cities. There are a number of corporate offices, malls, restaurants, and other commercialized centers in Mumbai. Every day, a lot of dry and wet garbages are generated at these centers.

Out of the total trash generation, approximately 73% of trash is wet trash. If these wet scraps are decomposed by way of composting, then such activity can reduce green garbage generations at large scales.

Minimizes the burden on local authorities

Every day, local authorities collect huge amounts of junk in Mumbai. This junk is a combination of wet & dry waste. If people start composting their wet wastages, then it will reduce the burden of collection and disposal of local authorities. Currently, Mumbai is finding new places for garbage disposal. If people like you and me effectively manage our green matters, then large volumes of this garbage will be reduced. Consequently, there will be more free spaces for us.

Reduces chances of floods

Every year, Mumbaikars face water logging problems during the rainy season. When garbage gets logged inside sewage pipes, the system gets damaged. As a result, we face flood-like situations in cities. If households & companies start composting their food scraps instead of throwing away in dustbins, then the volumes of trash generation will decrease. A cumulative effect of these things will result in reduced chances of waterlogging and thereby flooding.

Provides low-cost compost

Composting generates manure from wet trash leftovers. It does not require additional raw materials for production. Therefore, it is cost-friendly. The produced manure can be used in various tree-plantation events conducted nearby housing societies. Also, big companies can organize sapling plantation events and encourage their employees for active participation. Such activities will increase nitrogen and oxygen levels in the environment.

Saves money

If the majority of citizens adopt composting, then it will save a great deal of money as well. When garbage is not segregated, it often requires great time and money to segregate efficiently. In the past years, BMC has undertaken the program of generating compost or electricity from wastages of the dumping yard. Such big projects require a lot of investments. These sorts of money spent can be saved and utilized in other relevant tasks.

Conclusion:

Composting has a great need in order to tackle trash management challenges. A major problem can be resolved once the big commercial sectors and households start composting their wet garbage.

The commercial units and housing societies can install waste composting machine-like Goldust on their premises. Goldust decomposes wet garbage and produces manure. This manure can be used in gardening activities. Compost removal can be made once in 8-10 days.

You can visit LAHS Eco Engineering’s official website to gain more knowledge.