Bengaluru Residents Protest Organic Waste Converter Near Homes, Demand Halt from Pollution Board
February 16, 2026
Residents of Godrej Eternity, a Bengaluru housing complex with 64 blocks and 880 homes, have written to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). They object to the building and planned use of an Organic Waste Converter (OWC) inside their complex. The OWC building is less than 10 feet from several houses. Residents say over 100 homes face risks from odour, noise, emissions, and heavy waste handling.
The residents claim they were not informed about the OWC during apartment sales, although the developer says it is in the approved master plan. The OWC is a 350 square feet enclosed unit using electric burning of waste, which residents warn could harm health and the environment. Wet waste from all 880 units must be manually carried across the complex to this unit, raising hygiene concerns.
Despite residents' complaints and meetings, construction continues without addressing these issues. Residents highlight a lack of clear government rules on how close OWCs can be to homes. They ask KSPCB to inspect the site, verify approvals and technology, and stop construction and operation until safety is guaranteed. They also want wet waste disposal moved far from the community.
Pollution Control Board officials were not available for comment. The issue highlights rising clashes between urban housing and waste management systems in Bengaluru.
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