The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) has carried out a pilot project on decentralised wet waste processing using five Aerobin composters at Peerzadiguda, in a prelude to enforcement the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026.
The pilot project was implemented in partnership with two NGOs, and Malkajgiri Municipal Commissioner T. Vinay Krishna Reddy will formally inaugurate the project on July 10 at the Parvathapur Integrated Solid Waste Management Park in Peerzadiguda. The programme aims to create awareness among Resident Welfare Association (RWA) representatives and encourage neighbourhood-level management of wet waste, a statement from MMC informed.
The Aerobin composters convert wet waste into organic manure through a natural aerobic process without requiring electricity. Designed for urban settings, the units operate without foul odour or fly nuisance and produce compost faster than conventional methods. Their compact design makes them suitable for gated communities, apartment complexes and bulk waste generators, the statement said.
Following the success of the pilot project, the corporation has decided to expand the initiative across all its circles. At least one prominent gated community or RWA in every circle will be selected for implementation.
One of the NGOs, Modern Architects for Rural India, with financial support from Swarna Lata Motherson Trust, will install 80 Aerobin units across 15 strategically identified locations from August 1, 2026. The selected sites include 13 residential communities and one educational institution, while the existing Peerzadiguda facility will be developed as a model learning and demonstration centre.
MARI will deploy dedicated project staff to oversee daily operations and provide technical support. The initiative also includes door-to-door awareness campaigns on waste segregation and training for sanitation workers and housekeeping staff, the statement said.
Published – July 06, 2026 08:52 pm IST
