The Assam government is set to commission 13 new solid waste management (SWM) plants by December 2025, aiming to cover all 96 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 by early 2027.

Currently, the state operates 10 SWM plants with a combined capacity of 458 tonne per day (TPD). The new facilities will add 650 TPD, significantly boosting waste processing capabilities. Notable upcoming plants include Tinsukia Municipal Board (130 TPD), Jorhat MB, and Kharupetia MB (100 TPD each). Existing plants with the highest capacities are in North Lakhimpur Municipal Board with 125 TPD capacity, and Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation with 100 TPD.

The initiative is part of a larger strategy to bridge waste processing gaps, promote decentralised solutions, and implement scientific and sustainable waste management practices. Officials highlight that improvements in waste collection, segregation, and disposal are already underway across ULBs.

The expansion is expected to ease landfill pressure, increase recycling rates, and address challenges posed by rapidly growing urban areas, ensuring cleaner and healthier living conditions for residents.