How One Housing Society Turned 1,200 kg of Daily Waste Into a Green Revolution

Regency Estate Co-operative Housing Society in Dombivli has built a waste management system that turns nearly all its waste into useful resources. Since launching on May 1, 2021, the project has cut disposal costs and become a model for other communities. Residents and proper waste sorting have been key to its success. The society processes 1,200 kg of wet waste every day. Using aerobic microbial composting, it converts this waste into 3,000 kg of manure each month. The compost feeds the society’s gardens and is also sold to local farmers.

All waste is separated at source, ensuring 100% division between wet and dry materials. A wastewater treatment plant further recycles water for reuse. The system has not only lowered waste disposal expenses but also raised awareness about sustainability. The project now serves as a learning example for students and other housing societies. Visitors study its methods to replicate similar systems elsewhere.

The initiative has transformed waste into compost and recycled water while reducing costs. Its reliance on resident involvement and strict segregation has made it both efficient and scalable. Other communities are now looking to adopt the same approach.