Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation is launching a pilot project for decentralized wet waste treatment using Aerobin composters

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) is using five Aerobin composters at Peerzadiguda on a pilot basis | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) has piloted a decentralized wet waste treatment project using five Aerobin composters at Peerzadiguda, ahead of the implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026.

The pilot project was implemented in collaboration with two NGOs and Malkajgiri Municipal Commissioner T. Vinay Krishna Reddy will formally launch the project on July 10 at Parvathapur Integrated Solid Waste Management Park in Peerzadiguda. The program aims to create awareness among the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) officials and promote wet waste management at the neighborhood level, an MMC statement informed.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) is using five Aerobin composters at Peerzadiguda on a pilot basis | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Aerobin composters convert wet waste into organic manure through a natural aerobic process without the need for electricity. Designed for urban environments, the units operate without odor 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.

After the success of the pilot project, the company decided to expand the initiative across all its circles. At least one prominent gated community or RWA in each circle will be selected for implementation.

One of the NGOs, Modern Architects for Rural India, with financial support from the Swarna Lata Motherson Trust, will install 80 Aerobin units at 15 strategically identified locations from 1 August 2026. The selected locations include 13 residential communities and one educational institution, while the existing Peerzadiguda facility will be developed as a model education and demonstration centre.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) is using five Aerobin composters at Peerzadiguda on a pilot basis | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

MARI will deploy dedicated project staff to oversee day-to-day operations and provide technical support. The initiative also includes door-to-door information campaigns on waste segregation and training for sanitation workers and cleaning staff, the statement said.

Published – 06 Jul 2026 20:52 IST