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3000 tonnes of unsold compost is lying at KCDC as there are no buyers this year. The plan now is to shift city’s waste to outskirts via goods trains. More such interesting points, in the interview of Karnataka Compost Development Company Chairman Kenchegowda.

The city’s garbage woes did not appear overnight. What led to this tipping point? Citizen Matters looks back over the past 15 years and the current imbroglio in a new in-depth series. Is there an end in sight?

The plant was reopened a year ago, and now handled by the BBMP. Troubled by the unbearable stench, residents want the plant to shut.

The expense of composting Bangalore’s wet waste shot through the roof, with the income not being able to match it. Then,”I began to recruit new staff; millions of them!”

IAS officers have many stories to tell. This is one of the stories that now-retired, famous IAS officer, Raghunandan has to tell – it is not just his story – it is the story of the city too.

Apart from making waste management facilities compulsory in new layouts, the High Court also hinted that builders can help BBMP as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.

Problems of KCDC don’t seem to end. The processing of mixed garbage accumulated over the years is troubling the residents. MLA is asking the KCDC to shift, but the Commissioner says it is not possible.

KCDC says it has initiated a number of steps to control the foul smell emanating from its premises, even as SWM experts draw up a number of suggestions based on scientific analysis.

How can Bengaluru handle its waste better? What can reduce the burden on landfills? Here are some insights from a composting practitioner.

A few days ago Citizen Matters had reported that the composting firm in the state, Karnataka Compost Development Corporation would be back in action, following the steps taken by the BBMP to solve garbage crisis. Here’s a peek at the composting process in the firm.