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Thiruvananthapuram Gears Up for 'Zero Garbage' City
25 May
Summary
- Union government expected to approve major solid waste management program this week.
- Thiruvananthapuram aims to process all daily waste for a 'zero-garbage city'.
- Project includes organic converters, recycling plants, and smart monitoring systems.
Thiruvananthapuram is set to implement a major urban sanitation initiative, CITIIS 2.0, with final Union government approval expected between May 26 and May 30, 2026. This program, designed for climate-resilient development and circular economy practices, was selected as one of 18 cities nationwide.
The project aims to scientifically process the city's daily generation of over 350 tonnes of solid waste. This ambitious plan seeks to achieve 'zero-garbage city' status through advanced, decentralized waste management systems. Proposed technologies include organic waste converters, recycling and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plants, and sensor-based bins.
Implementation activities are slated to begin in June 2026, with the project targeting completion in phases by 2027. The initiative will also introduce road-cleaning and drain-maintenance machinery, enhancing the city's infrastructure. This model is partly inspired by Copenhagen's circular economy approach to waste management.
