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Mixed-Waste Processing Assessment

What to do with the mixed waste that segregation hasn’t reached yet.

Mixed municipal waste on a mechanical sorting conveyor
What it is

Until segregation is universal, cities face mixed waste that needs handling. We assess the realistic options — mechanical sorting, RDF, stabilisation — as a bridge, while pushing source segregation as the real fix.

Why it matters
  • Mixed waste is a reality during the transition
  • Wrong processing choices waste money and pollute
  • It must be framed as a bridge, not a substitute for segregation
The bridge, not the fix

Handling mixed waste without losing the plot

Until segregation is universal, cities still face mixed waste — mechanical sorting, RDF and stabilisation are realistic bridges, but only ever bridges.

Legacy mixed waste
Recoverable fractionSome value still separable
Mechanical sorting→ Recyclables & inerts
Recovers what’s left
RDF→ Cement-kiln co-processing
For dry combustibles
Unrecoverable fractionWet-contaminated, low value
Stabilisation→ Bio-drying before disposal
Reduces harm
Scientific landfill→ Engineered disposal
Last resort

Mixed-waste processing is a bridge, not a substitute. Every rupee spent sorting mixed waste is effort that source segregation would have saved — treat it as transitional while segregation scales.

How we do it

A clear, practical approach

01Stream analysis

Mixed-waste composition and volumes.

02Options appraisal

Sorting, RDF and stabilisation weighed realistically.

03Transition plan

A bridge plan alongside segregation push.

Proof on the ground

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What is mixed-waste processing assessment?
Until segregation is universal, cities face mixed waste that needs handling. We assess the realistic options — mechanical sorting, RDF, stabilisation — as a bridge, while pushing source segregation as the real fix.
Who needs Mixed-Waste Processing Assessment?
It's built for ULBs facing legacy mixed waste. Mixed waste is a reality during the transition Wrong processing choices waste money and pollute
How does Social Lab deliver Mixed-Waste Processing Assessment?
Stream analysis: Mixed-waste composition and volumes. Options appraisal: Sorting, RDF and stabilisation weighed realistically. Transition plan: A bridge plan alongside segregation push. You get: A mixed-waste options appraisal; A processing recommendation; A transition-to-segregation plan.
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