Surat moves towards Zero Waste City through C&D waste recycling
Jan 30, 2026
Surat, traditionally known for its diamond and textile industries, is now setting a national benchmark in sustainable urban waste management, progressing towards becoming a Zero Waste City. Under the State Government’s Urban Development Year initiative, the Surat Municipal Corporation aims to achieve 100% recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within two years. Central to this effort is the Kosad C&D Waste Recycling Plant, which processes 300 metric tonnes daily and currently treats 80 tonnes of demolition waste. The initiative reduces over 500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually—equivalent to saving 2.5 lakh kg of coal—while conserving natural resources. Surat also enforces Clean Construction Guidelines, supporting dust control and online waste collection, earning top ranks in Swachh Survekshan 2024.
