Bengaluru: Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has launched a new mobile application called DClutter to help citizens dispose of bulky household waste through doorstep collection services. The initiative aims to address long-standing issues related to the disposal of large waste items and improve waste management practices across the city.
According to BSWML, residents can use the application to book collection services for bulky waste items directly from their premises.
The collected waste will be picked up on a weekly basis depending on the quantity and type of waste generated.
App aims to improve waste disposal
BSWML stated that waste collected through the DClutter application will undergo scientific processing through authorised recycling agencies wherever possible.
Non-recyclable materials will be transported to waste-to-energy plants for further treatment and disposal.
Officials said the app has been introduced to bridge gaps in bulky waste management and provide citizens with an environmentally responsible disposal mechanism.
The initiative is also expected to reduce instances of improper waste disposal in public spaces.
Bulky waste remains a challenge
While regular wet and dry waste collection systems are already functioning in the city, disposing of bulky waste has remained a challenge for residents.
Items such as old furniture, sofas, mattresses, cupboards, broken sanitary fittings, old commodes and other large household materials are generally not collected through routine waste collection systems.
As a result, many such items often end up abandoned along roadsides and open spaces, creating environmental concerns and affecting the city’s cleanliness and appearance.
Trial exercise identified large waste volume
To address concerns related to bulky waste disposal, BSWML had previously conducted a trial exercise using tractors to collect discarded bulky waste dumped at various locations.
During the exercise, nearly 6,000 tonnes of bulky waste was reportedly identified and collected from different parts of the city.
Officials said the new application is expected to provide a more structured and efficient system for handling such waste in the future.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to improve urban waste management and encourage responsible disposal practices among citizens.