Thrissur’s waste-to-wealth dream nears reality with 30-tonne biogas plant
The Thrissur Corporation is nearing the completion of a 30-tonne capacity compressed biogas plant to manage organic waste. The facility will convert waste into biogas, manure, and fertilizer, supporting the city's goal of achieving zero waste.
Why it matters
Sustainable urban waste management is a growing necessity for rapidly expanding cities to mitigate environmental pollution and energy needs.
Thrissur Corporation’s ambitious plan to end the city’s long-standing organic waste problem while producing clean energy is entering its final phase, with the construction of a compressed biogas (CBG) plant nearing completion near the Shaktan bus stand.
The facility, coming up on a two-acre site, will have the capacity to process 30 tonnes of biodegradable waste a day and convert it into compressed biogas, organic manure, and liquid fertilizer. The civic body is targeting its commissioning by November 1. Corporation officials said nearly 70% of the construction has been completed. The project is expected to cost around ₹12 crore.
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