Gurugram Colony Sets Example With 100% Waste Segregation, In-House Composting

At a time when Gurugram is struggling with rising waste generation, Ridgewood Estate in DLF Phase-4 has emerged as a model for zero-waste management, setting an example for residential societies across the city. What began as a small initiative a decade ago has now transformed the colony, spread across 12 blocks, 924 flats, and home to nearly 3,500 residents, into a community that diverts almost all of its daily waste away from the landfill.

The society generates around 500 kg of waste every day. But thanks to a dedicated waste-segregation movement that truly took shape five years ago, initiated by a woman resident who went door-to-door advocating the separation of wet and dry waste, Ridgewood Estate now manages to process almost all of it internally. In the early phase, the initiative faced resistance, with many residents hesitant to maintain two bins and segregation often breaking down. Continuous efforts, awareness campaigns, and involvement of children helped change behaviour over time.

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According to the RWA, the shift happened when residents realised that segregation was not merely about cleanliness but a critical step in protecting the environment. Every home was provided with two bins, and the message was clear: waste would only be processed if it arrived segregated.

Today, out of the 500 kg of daily waste, around 350 kg of wet waste and 150 kg of dry waste are separately collected. The society established its own compost plant, where the wet waste is processed into high-quality compost within weeks. This compost is used in the colony’s green areas, with surplus distributed to nearby societies. The initiative has drastically reduced the society’s contribution to the landfill while improving the quality of its green spaces at minimal cost.

“Waste segregation here is the result of years of effort. Using separate bins has become a habit, and our compost plant has strengthened the initiative,” said Gurpreet Singh, President of the Ridgewood Estate RWA.

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Kunal, a resident, said that clean, segregated wet waste has improved compost quality and made the entire process smoother. Another resident, Abanti Majumdar, said segregation is now a routine part of daily life: “Our waste is being processed correctly, and the compost is making our plants healthier.”

With its sustained efforts, Ridgewood Estate has become a shining example of how community-led action and consistent awareness can convert a residential society into a zero-waste ecosystem.