India, Nov. 7 -- Bengaluru, which produces nearly 6,000 tonnes of mixed waste every day, is taking a major step toward sustainable waste management.

The Bidadi Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Ramanagara district is now processing about 200 tonnes of segregated dry waste daily, helping the city generate clean electricity and reduce its dependence on landfills, Times of India reported.

According to Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) CEO Kareegowda, the steady supply of segregated dry waste has enabled the plant to produce around 11.5 megawatts of electricity each day, enough to power nearly 25,000 households, assuming an average daily consumption of five units per home, the report further added.

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