Smart Waste management using GIS: Moving towards no waste era…… Manisha Sharma Architect & Urban Planner India Email: ar.manisha@hotmail.com The paper presents a case of Delhi for the analysis of waste generation and its disposal. As per the analysis done on the database available from the MCD and Pollution Control Board Delhi, it had been found that out of total waste generated, 90% is recyclable waste, which becomes unmanageable due to improper utilization of tools and techniques available. This problem of increasing waste generation and its handling can be reduced to a very negligible quantity through proper governance of change in landuse pattern of any city with the help of GIS. Various layers showing different ward boundaries, landuse allotted , and quantity and category of waste generated have been overlapped to find the solution. The result throws light on the most important factor that is landuse allotted to the area, which influences hugely to quantity and category of waste generation. A thumb rule has been made for the calculation of waste generation from various Residential landuse categories like HIG, MIG, LIG. Further this could be extended to make a ready made formula for commercial and other landuses also. The proposal may also help the governing authorities to set their development guidelines taking into concern the waste generation associated with the landudse. It may be a big tool in controlling and completely managing waste problems with less manpower and resources.