Bangalore is home to 6 millionpeople and is one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city is facing acute problems related to solid wastes. This is despite the fact that the largest part of the municipal expenditure is allotted to management of municipal solid wastes. The current waste generation in Bangalore is 3613 tonnes per day and the number is likely to grow in the next few years due to the increasing population and will present a formidable challenge to authorities unless an integrated approach is taken. The objective of this paper is to present an overview of the current waste managementpractices in Bangalore and to discuss suitable methods to overcome the constraints. This paper was built up on various interviews conducted with the authorities and of experiences and observations.