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Quick answer: garbage collected in Navi Mumbai is processed at the Turbhe solid waste facility run by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), according to NMMC statements reported in the press. A March 2025 report quotes the facility as processing about 750 metric tonnes a day, turning organic waste into compost and dry waste into refuse derived fuel. A Rs 2,100 crore waste to energy plant planned at the same site is disputed: in September 2026 the Bombay High Court told NMMC to begin work within three months, and local representatives oppose it.
The figures below come from news reports and are dated. Ask NMMC for the latest numbers. This site is independent. For the neighbourhood itself, see our Turbhe area guide.
What happens after the collection truck leaves
An NMMC inspection reported during the Swachh Survekshan 2024 assessment described what the Turbhe facility does with the waste it receives (Free Press Journal, March 2025):
- Wet waste: organic waste is converted into compost.
- Dry waste: turned into refuse derived fuel, or RDF, which the report says is supplied to chemical industries, cement factories and thermal power stations.
- Coconut shells: empty shells are processed to extract cocopeat for nurseries and gardens, and the fibres are made into products such as cushions.
- Recyclables: recyclable material goes to a material recovery facility.
The same report quotes an NMMC statement that the facility processes about 750 metric tonnes of waste a day. That is a figure from March 2025, so treat it as a guide to scale, not a current daily reading.
The waste to energy plant
NMMC has a long delayed plan for a Rs 2,100 crore waste to energy project at the Turbhe landfill. A report dated 24 September 2026 says the Bombay High Court, disposing of a public interest petition on 11 September, directed NMMC to begin work within three months (Free Press Journal, September 2026). The plant is described this way:
- About 1,500 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste a day.
- Around 600 tonnes of refuse derived fuel, used to generate about 27 MW of electricity.
Local representatives have opposed it over pollution and the possible effect on residents near the landfill. A local corporator is quoted as saying that burning waste could cause breathing problems such as asthma and cough, and local leaders have asked for the project to be moved elsewhere. The petitioner has said he will file a contempt petition if work does not start within the three months. We have not seen a report that work has begun, as of 12 November 2026.
What this means for residents
- Handing over wet and dry waste separately is what makes composting and RDF possible.
- The Super Swachh League result is about city wide performance. Our Super Swachh League article explains what it measured.
- If waste is not collected on your street, use the portals in our guide to reporting civic problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Navi Mumbai’s garbage go?
To the Turbhe solid waste facility run by NMMC, according to NMMC statements reported in the press. Organic waste is composted and dry waste is turned into refuse derived fuel.
How much waste does the Turbhe facility process?
A March 2025 report quotes about 750 metric tonnes a day. That is not a current figure.
What is the Turbhe waste to energy project?
A planned Rs 2,100 crore plant to process about 1,500 tonnes of waste a day and generate about 27 MW of electricity.
Has the Turbhe waste to energy plant started?
In September 2026 the Bombay High Court directed NMMC to begin work within three months. Local representatives oppose it over pollution concerns.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Turbhe facility, processing streams, about 750 tonnes a day | Free Press Journal, 20 March 2025 |
| Waste to energy project, High Court direction, opposition | Free Press Journal, 24 September 2026 |
Checked 12 November 2026. This feature will be updated when NMMC publishes current figures or work on the plant begins.
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