On 13-Oct-2012, ApartmentADDA and DailyDump together concluded an info-packed workshop on Solid Waste Management, exclusive for Apartment Complexes in Bangalore.
This presentation is about how Sobha Aster, a 50 unit complex in Bannerghatta, Bangalore managed to process 1000kg of solid waste in 4 months. It also details about the various methods and monthly expenses taken care to employ this Fully Sustainable Solid Waste Management in the Apartment Complex.
To get a detailed idea about the case study check the link here
http://apartmentadda.com/blog/blog/2012/10/15/waste-management-workshop-for-apartments/
2. Our journey
โข Processed about 1000 kg of waste in 4 months (pilot)
โข 100 kg of compost obtained, 100 kg in process
โข 50% reduction in garbage volume after pilot
โข Full system in place โ segregation, wet waste and leaf composters, dry waste
management
โข Investment of 60 k for the pilot, 1 lakh for full capacity โ 2 k per apartment
โข Monthly operational expenses of 2 k, about 2 k generated thru dry waste selling
โข A fully sustainable model
3. Charity begins at home
Bins for sanitary and wet waste
Dry waste stored at home
8. Our maids are excited about dry waste
Revenue of
2000 per
month โ shared
equally by the
maids and
gardener
9. How do we ensure the system works?
โข System, advisory and training from Daily Dump
โข Awareness campaign internally before launch of pilot
โข Started with pilot โ but with all components
โข Maids fully trained and incentivized
โข Internal policy and guidelines discussed and circulated
โ stiff penalties for default
โข Personal supervision
โข Soft launch in Oct for segregation
โข Focus on waste segregation as a resident responsibility
โ resulted in proper implementation
11. Our challenges and learningโs
โข Indifference during initial stages โ but no active
resistance
โข Internal campaign and selling
โข Make the system simple to use
โข Tweaking the process โ trial and error
โข Strong internal policy โ multi-pronged approach,
awareness, forgiveness, arm twisting
โข Ownership of the objectives and process โ maids,
residents
โข Revenue generation a pleasant surprise!
12. Whatโs next?
โข Full implementation of wet waste composting for all 49 apartments
(by end Oct)
โข Medical, hazardous and sanitary waste management โ explore
options and vendors
โข E-waste management with Saahas โ setup quarterly cycle
โข Engage with Goonj for used item donations โ setup quarterly cycle
โข Setup a vegetable garden at Aster
โข Lower operational costs โ have a surplus
โข Ensure 100% compliance from residents
โข Be self-sufficient in managing our waste and be independent
THANK YOU