| Conclusions |
Developments in the waste management systems in Bangalore is slow paced nevertheless a sincere one, however it needs upgradation in the areas of processing and disposal. Political and financial hurdles and lack of cooperation by the public in general has created bottlenecks in improving it's efficiency. The potential of community participation, human resource development and legal mandates has to be realised and subsequent changes brought about. Adoption of latest technologies such as MIS-GPSGIS system have to be taken into consideration while developing a waste management system for Bangalore. The study on IISc campus can be used as a model for the wards in Bangalore.
However for any waste management to be successful, the government should step up and take the required initiatives. Even though financial constraints are a part of the system, the government can make a formal and sincere commitmentfor an integratedSWMapproach, fully recognising the advantages of the existing informal recycling network. Waste recycling can be promoted through consumer campaigns that will encourage citizens to cooperate in waste separation and to purchase recycled products. Also, waste authorities should encourage composting and biogasification of wastes, which will reduce the volume of waste to be disposed of. Finally, no SWM can be effective without proper monitoring of its disposal activities. Therefore its effectiveness should be tested on a regular basis.
