IntroductionMumbai, the financial capital of India and capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra, is one of the most developed cities in India. It is also the most populous city in India and the fourth most populous city in the world. The total population of the metropolitan area is around 20.5 million and includes the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane. It is located on the west coast and has been named a city of the Alpha world. It is the richest city in India and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia. [1]Figure 1: Gateway of INDIAFigure 2: CSTMunicipal Corporation Railway StationThe Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Palika is the civic body that governs the city of Mumbai. It is also the richest municipal organization in India with an annual budget that is even higher than that of some small states in India. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) or Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) was established under the Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 and is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city and some suburbs of Mumbai, making it the largest civic organization in the country. [1], [2].Figure 3: BMC Office in MUMBAISKey Services Provided by BMC [3]• Public Health and Hospitals• Primary Education• Street Lighting• Sewage Treatment and Disposal• Waste Disposal and Street Cleaning• Cemeteries and Crematoriums• Markets, Shops and Establishments• SecurityWaste GenerationWith the city's population constantly increasing and that too at a rapid pace, the solid waste generation in Mumbai has also increased rapidly. The BMC takes care of waste generated from residential and commercial areas along with waste generated from areas such as institutions, hospitals and construction sites. [4]Mumbai produces around 7000 tonnes of waste per day. The waste consists of: • 5,000 tons of mixed waste (biodegradable and recyclable) • 2,000 tons of debris and silt. It is estimated that by 2014 such waste will reach 9,000 tons per day due to the city's growing population. Average waste generation by a citizen of MumbaiAccording to a survey, waste generation by an individual depends on socio-economic conditions. It differs from person to person or family to family. According to the survey, for example, a rich family produces about 4 to 5 kg of mixed waste per day, while a middle-class family produces 1 to 3 kg of mixed waste per day..