Significant Stride towards Sustainable Waste Management: BMC Inaugurates Mega Trommel Machine

Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards sustainable waste management, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Sulochana Das inaugurated the state-of-the-art Mega Trommel Machine today at the TTS, Sainik School.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange, Additional Commissioner – I Shri Laxmikanta Sethi, Additional Commissioner – II Shri Subhendu Sahu, City Engineer Shri Arun Nayak, Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation Dr Manoranjan Sahu, Standing Committee Chairman of ZDC North Shri Purandar Nanda, along with Corporators and the BMC team.

This cutting-edge Mega Trommel Machine is designed to screen an impressive 40 tons of waste per hour and segregate waste measuring 100 mm or more in size. To enhance the waste segregation process further, the facility will also house three additional machines for the segregation of smaller waste sizes, such as 40 mm, 20 mm, and 4 mm, focusing on hard waste materials.

The Mega Trommel Machine is equipped to efficiently recover items such as bottles, plastics, cloth, and more, with dimensions exceeding 100 mm, sending them for further processing at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Meanwhile, the waste that remains post-screening, primarily consisting of biodegradable material and items smaller than 100 mm, will be arranged in rows using the windrows method at a designated site.

To accelerate composting, the windrow piles will be periodically turned, with a total composting cycle of 28 days. After the composting cycle, the material will undergo processing through a series of trommels with sizes 40 mm, 20 mm, and 4 mm. This meticulous process ensures the segregation of compost and any Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) present.

The resulting compost from the windrows process, known as “Mo Khata,” will serve as a valuable soil nutrient, enriching agricultural practices in the region. RDF materials, on the other hand, will be compacted into bales and sent to nearby cement factories for use in kilns, promoting resource efficiency.

The BMC Mayor emphasized the crucial role of community involvement in waste segregation. BMC has shown commendable commitment by implementing waste segregation practices, including E-waste, across wards. This initiative has led to the creation of “Mo Khata” through 35 micro-composting centers and 22 MRFs in the city.

Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange expressed optimism about the future of waste management in the city and highlighted the ongoing efforts to strengthen waste segregation projects. The inauguration of the Mega Trommel Machine marks a significant milestone, paving the way for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.