Bio-Mining Contract for 13.84 Crore: Khasbag Old Garbage Depot to Be Cleared of 5 Lakh Tonnes of Waste

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By uday

Belagavi City Corporation has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of legacy waste by awarding a ₹13.84 crore bio-mining contract to Surat-based Saurashtra Enviro Project Private Limited. This initiative aims to clear approximately five lakh tonnes of waste accumulated at the Khasbag Old Garbage Depot, with work slated to commence in February.

Karnataka’s 193 urban local bodies face the daunting task of removing 173 lakh tonnes of legacy waste. Despite the central government sanctioning ₹950.48 crore for this purpose, no funds have been utilized. Of this, ₹538 crore is allocated to Bengaluru, and ₹412.44 crore is set aside for Belagavi and other local bodies.

Unlike other local bodies that struggled to attract bidders, Belagavi City Corporation successfully awarded the contract. Initially sanctioned a ₹15 crore budget, the corporation secured the contractor for ₹13.84 crore, ensuring cost efficiency. The work order was issued on January 16, and bio-mining operations are set to begin next month.

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The Khasbag Old Garbage Depot has been a dumping ground for city waste since before 2006. After the establishment of the Turmuri Garbage Depot, Khasbag was decommissioned. However, the accumulated waste—left untouched for 18 years—has occupied valuable city space.

Once the waste is removed, the reclaimed land will be repurposed for new development projects, providing much-needed urban space. The bio-mining process will segregate and manage waste effectively, marking a crucial step toward sustainable waste management in Belagavi.

Bio-mining is an eco-friendly waste management method that uses biological and mechanical processes to treat and recover resources from old waste (legacy waste). Here’s how it works:

  1. Segregation: Waste is excavated and segregated into biodegradable material, recyclables (like plastics and metals), and non-recyclables.
  2. Composting: Biodegradable waste is treated biologically to produce compost or soil-like material.
  3. Recycling and Reuse: Recyclable materials are processed for reuse.
  4. Land Recovery: Non-recyclable residues are safely disposed of, freeing up land for other uses.

Bio-mining helps reduce pollution, reclaim land, and recover valuable resources.

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