Infraplus Consulting was engaged by Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India to conduct a waste audit for selected cities in Gujarat, with a focus on understanding and improving the current solid waste management system. The project aimed to assess existing waste policies, evaluate the performance of waste management systems, and provide a comprehensive strategy for waste recovery initiatives. This initiative was in compliance with Swachh Bharat guidelines and sought to ensure environmental sustainability and efficiency in waste handling.

The audit covered key cities including Vapi, Surendranagar, Anand, and Surat, with one ward selected in each city. The findings from this audit are being used to develop a long-term waste recovery strategy that can be implemented to optimize waste management practices.

Scope of Work:

1. Waste Management Audit:
- Mapping individual wards in specified cities to understand waste generation, collection, and disposal methods
- Collection of samples and data for detailed analysis of waste composition and management effectiveness
- Review of existing waste policies to assess coverage across the waste stream and ensure alignment with Swachh Bharat guidelines
- Risk management assessment to identify and mitigate risks in the waste management process
2. Analysis of Waste Management Systems:
- Evaluate the implementation of waste policies, ensuring they are effective and consistent with government guidelines
- Environmental impact assessments to gauge the sustainability of current waste management practices
- Performance assessment of waste management systems, reviewing the delegation of responsibilities and efficiency of involved agencies
3. Monitoring & Improvement:
- Monitor the effectiveness of waste management through established systems and propose improvements
- Provide recommendations to improve monitoring systems and enhance the operational efficiency of waste management systems
4. Development of Waste Recovery Strategy:
- Propose strategies for waste-to-recovery initiatives, promoting recycling, reusing, and reducing waste
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with local stakeholders, including government bodies and private sector entities
- Design interventions that can be scaled across Gujarat for better waste management and environmental sustainability
5. Reporting & Documentation:
- Preparation of detailed reports on the findings from the audit and recommendations for future improvements
- Draft report submission for client review and feedback
- Final analysis report with actionable recommendations for waste management improvements and sustainable recovery strategies

Deliverables:

Audit Report on the current solid waste management practices in Vapi, Surendranagar, Anand, and Surat
Detailed analysis of waste policies, management performance, and existing infrastructure
Waste recovery strategy document, including long-term solutions for waste management
Final report with cost-effective recommendations for implementing a sustainable waste management system
Proposal for the integration of small-scale waste recovery systems to enhance local capabilities

Cities & Locations:

Vapi: Vapi Society, Kabaristan
Surendranagar: Diamond Society
Anand: Anand City
Surat: Karimabad

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