Report on CIVIC's public consultation on Municipal SWM

murali772 - 22-MAR-2011

The following are the links to the articles on the fresh garbage tender of BBMP and CIVIC's public consultation held on it (check this) which have appeared in "Citizen Matters":

Garbage Bump by so called educated People @ Malleshwaram

ranga - 19-MAR-2011

Just look at the photo attached, this is 7th Main Road, between 9th and 10th cross malleswaram, the garbage and some filth is lying here for the past couple of days and not being cleaned up by BBMP.

Should the services of pourakarmikas be regularised?

murali772 - 14-MAR-2011

In italics below are the excerpts from a recent report in the New Indian Express (for the full report, click here), and my responses to them (in regular print)

Trash talk

n - 27-JAN-2011

Out of sight, out of mind? Not many people think about what happens to the copious amounts of garbage generated daily. There doesn't seem to be much information on BBMP's website (surprise). Based on earlier articles in the media, it appears that there is still not a scientific landfill to handle Bengaluru's waste (let alone in other cities/towns in Karnataka).

4th Block Koramangala Maestripalaya Lake area is used as dumping ground

cklinc - 4-JAN-2011

Over the last few months, tractors have been coming with demolition debris and dumping it around the banyan tree in the lake area of Masitrepalaya in 4th Block, Koramangala. Not sure it this is with or without permission from the relevant authorities. Have complained to bbmp helpline and also informed the local corporator.

How to get construction rubble cleared ?

suhridk - 15-DEC-2010

Someone has been dumping construction waste material in the lane next to my house.  This consists of  waste mud, sand, tiles, bricks, concrete blocks etc. This has resulted in people dumping trash nearby the construciton waste. When I contacted BBMP, they did clear up the trash but not the construction waste.

Plastic Ban In Bangalore City

Sanjeev - 9-NOV-2010

 BBMP chief hints at ‘consensual’ plastic ban

The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Commissioner has hinted at banning plastic in the capital city

IPC Sec 299 offence by BBMP?

idontspam - 23-SEP-2010

 As she neared Krumbigal Road, she swerved to avoid a rotting pile of garbage, skidded and a private bus coming from behind hit her vehicle. When she fell to the road, the bus ran over her. She didn't stand a chance.

Solution for a decentralized Municipal Waste Management - How & Why?

nagrajprabhu - 18-FEB-2010

What can we do about managing solid waste in tier I, II, III cities of India?

I am working on a rotating composter which can be used to manage waste locally (decentralized way).

I need some help with respect to mechanical engineering to improve the composter efficiency.

Does anyone in the group know about any fudning by Govt or other grants for such a project?

FKCCI Meet with BBMP Commissioner Mr. Bharat Lal Meena

psaram42 - 12-NOV-2009

 This meeting took place at FKCCI Committee room at KG Road Bangalore. The following FKCCI office bearers were present.