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Agra has initiated decentralized garbage processing plants to manage organic waste from bulk waste generators (BWGs), effectively utilizing waste from vegetable markets and temples. Three units, including one on a public-private partnership (PPP) model, process organic waste into compost.
The compost produced is used in city parks and sold on e-commerce platforms. These plants represent best practices in Agra and can be expanded city-wide to manage biodegradable waste efficiently, reducing transportation costs.
Usage: The example can be used in Questions related to Waste Management/ Governance of urban areas.
