Mumbai, August 22, 2026: With nearly 25 metric tonnes (MT) of waste generated daily, Dadar’s flower and vegetable markets may soon get localised waste-processing facilities, reducing dependence on dumping grounds. The move will cut waste transportation, ease pressure on existing dumping sites and convert waste into a valuable resource, a civic official said.

Flower Market Waste Processing

Additional Municipal Commissioner Prajakta Verma Lavangare, accompanied by civic officials, inspected both markets on Saturday and directed G-North Ward officials to explore localised solutions for processing waste and converting it into useful products.

Around 10 MT of floral waste is generated daily at Dadar’s Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market. Lavangare called for a decentralised processing project to convert the waste into organic manure, incense sticks and other value-added products, instead of transporting it to dumping grounds.

“The initiative will promote waste segregation, reduce transportation costs, generate local employment and address waste at source,” she said.

Lavangare also directed officials to ease traffic congestion around the market, prevent goods vehicles from parking on surrounding roads and ensure that they use only designated parking spaces. Traders’ associations were urged to cooperate with the civic administration to maintain orderly parking and smooth traffic movement.

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Vegetable Waste Management

At the Krantisinh Nana Patil Municipal Vegetable Market near Dadar (West) station, around 15 MT of vegetable waste is generated daily. Lavangare directed officials to explore decentralised processing to convert the waste into compost, biogas and other organic products, reducing the need for transportation to distant dumping grounds.

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She also called for stronger daily cleanliness measures and traffic management around the market to ensure smoother movement for commuters and local residents.

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Mumbai: Dadar Markets Generate 25 MT Waste Daily; BMC Plans Localised Processing To Reduce Dumping Ground Dependence

Dadar’s flower and vegetable markets generate nearly 25 MT of waste daily, prompting BMC to explore localised processing facilities. Floral waste could be converted into manure and incense sticks, while vegetable waste could become compost and biogas, reducing transportation to dumping grounds.