Noida News: After narrowly missing out on the 7-star certification in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 under the garbage-free city category, Noida has now started working proactively to improve its waste management system. The Noida Authority is set to implement digital monitoring for waste collection across the city. Officials say visible improvements will soon be seen with better monitoring and system upgrades.
Currently, waste collection in Noida is tracked via GPS-based systems, but several other Indian cities have already moved to advanced digital solutions. Moreover, Noida still relies on private agencies to dispose of hazardous and e-waste, but authorities are now planning to establish their own waste treatment plant. These changes are expected to significantly improve the cleanliness infrastructure, offer better convenience to residents, and help pave the way for the coveted 7-star ranking.
GIS Tagging and RFID-Based Monitoring in Other Cities
Cities like Indore have adopted RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)-based digital monitoring systems for door-to-door waste collection, which allow for real-time data tracking. Under this model, every house and commercial establishment is tagged via GIS, and scannable codes are installed even at shops that do not provide garbage. These tags are scanned using handheld devices by sanitation staff when collecting waste.
Noida Needs Its Own Command & Control Center
Currently, Noida doesn’t have its own integrated command and control center for monitoring collection, cleanliness, and complaint resolution. Data is compiled and managed by an external agency. Officials suggest that Noida needs to develop a larger, in-house command center to ensure better direct supervision by the authority itself.
No Dedicated Plant for Hazardous and E-Waste Disposal
Although waste from homes and other locations is sorted to separate hazardous waste, Noida lacks a dedicated hazardous and e-waste treatment facility. The disposal is currently handled by a private agency, but plans are underway to develop small decentralized waste treatment plants across sectors.
In advanced systems used elsewhere, automated messages are sent to residents if wet and dry waste isn’t properly segregated or if collection is delayed. These systems also generate tamper-proof digital records of collection activities.
In Noida, ₹95.89 lakh is spent daily to maintain cleanliness in the city.
Flaws in the Existing GPS-Based Monitoring
Noida’s existing GPS-based tracking can confirm whether a garbage collection vehicle entered a particular street, but it cannot confirm whether waste was actually collected from each house or shop on that route.
There is also no mechanism to notify residents if a collection vehicle is late or skips an area. This leads to frequent complaints about missed pickups and lack of proper waste segregation.
To address these issues and enhance transparency and efficiency, Noida is now moving towards digitally monitored, real-time waste collection, a step that’s crucial for its smart city aspirations and improved Swachh Bharat rankings.
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