Every day, India’s cities generate thousands of tonnes of municipal solid waste. But the journey from household bins to collection trucks, processing plants and landfills reveals a critical question: how much waste is actually accounted for? Official figures offer a snapshot of what is collected, processed, treated and landfilled, while also exposing gaps in the reported numbers. The picture varies across states, reflecting differences in waste management and reporting.
This data infographic traces the journey of India’s urban garbage, examining what happens after collection and where the official record leaves unanswered questions.
