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Mumbai Cracks Down on Construction Waste Dumping
10 May
Summary
- Mumbai's new C&D waste SOP directs debris to recycling plants.
- Nearly 50% of collected debris reached authorized recycling facilities in April.
- A new digital portal aims to create an accountable waste disposal ecosystem.
Mumbai is implementing a new system to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste, and early results indicate progress. Since April 9, 2026, a new standard operating procedure (SOP) has been in effect, requiring C&D waste to be tracked through the autoDCR system. In April 2026, out of 32,043 tonnes of collected debris, 14,125 tonnes were delivered to the city's authorized recycling plants, averaging nearly 500 tonnes per day.
Mumbai generates approximately 8,000 tonnes of C&D waste daily from various construction activities. To combat illegal dumping in sensitive areas like mangroves and nullahs, the civic body integrated C&D waste tracking into its digital autoDCR platform. This system requires developers to submit waste management plans and ensures disposal only at authorized facilities.
The city currently operates two civic-run C&D waste recycling plants with a combined capacity of 1,200 tonnes per day, and another larger plant is planned for Deonar. A dedicated digital portal, similar to Delhi's 'Malba portal,' is expected to launch soon, aiming to further streamline operations and increase the volume of processed waste by enabling digital tracking of all debris vehicles.
