CNG to fuel AMTS buses; animal feed plant to be second of its kind in India
After successfully launching its waste-to-energy project earlier this year, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is preparing to take another eco-friendly step — converting kitchen waste into CNG and non-vegetarian waste into animal feed.
CNG from kitchen waste
Ahmedabad produces over 5,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, a large part of which comes from kitchens. AMC collects waste from around 2,850 hotels and restaurants and plans to use this organic waste to generate biogas, which will then be upgraded into CNG.
“Tenders have been floated to process 100 metric tonnes of organic waste daily,” said standing committee chairman Devang Dani. “The gas produced will fuel AMTS buses through a direct supply pipeline.”
The leftover slurry from this process will be used as manure in civic gardens. Officials say this initiative will help reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable energy.
Animal feed from non-veg waste
The city also generates over 5 tonnes of non-vegetarian waste every day, which includes animal remains. To tackle its disposal, AMC plans to set up a facility to convert this waste into animal feed.
“The waste will be scientifically processed to produce animal feed products, including biscuits,” Dani said. “Currently, there is only one such plant in India — AMC’s will be the second.”
Moving towards sustainability
These projects are expected to significantly reduce waste generation while promoting renewable energy. Using CNG in AMTS buses will also help the civic body cut operational costs.
Last year, AMC commissioned a ₹375-crore waste-to-energy plant at Piplaj, capable of generating 15 MW of electricity per hour. With the upcoming CNG and animal feed plants, Ahmedabad is set to further strengthen its position as a leader in urban waste management.