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Circular Economy in India: A Case Study of Urban Waste Disposal System

Author(s) Dr. MENAKA BISWAL, Evgeniya Zharikova, Ms. Sonam Dhama
Country India
Abstract India's fast-growing cities are producing more waste than ever, leading to serious environmental and economic problems. The rapid pace of urbanization in India has led to a significant increase in municipal solid waste generation, posing serious environmental, economic, and public health challenges. This case study examines the role of the circular economy framework in improving urban waste disposal systems in India. The circular economy emphasizes reducing waste generation, reusing materials, recycling resources, and recovering value from waste, thereby minimizing dependence on landfills and virgin resources. The old "use and throw" approach is failing, especially in crowded urban areas. This study examines how Circular Economy (CE) principles-reducing, reusing, and recycling waste can improve India's urban waste management.

Focusing on major cities, the research assesses current waste disposal methods, recycling rates, and how well cities integrate sustainable practices. Using surveys, expert interviews, and government data, the study finds key issues like poor waste segregation, low public awareness, outdated recycling systems, and weak coordination between authorities and informal waste workers. However, some cities show progress through composting programs, public-private partnerships, and digital waste tracking-steps toward a circular economy.

The study recommends stronger policies, better infrastructure, and active community involvement to help Indian cities shift from waste dumping to a sustainable, circular waste system.
Keywords Circular Economy, India, Urban Waste, Recycling, Waste Management, Sustainable Development, Waste-to-Energy, Municipal Solid Waste.
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-06
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