Post-Kochi success, Fabbco expands organic waste operations to Bengaluru
'We will be executing the project in Bengaluru. The capital investment and operational cost will be covered by Mukka Proteins. We will be given 15% of the total amount for executing the task,' said Latheef P A, director of Fabbco, adding that the company is participating in the tender for waste management in Thiruvananthapuram corporation.
The Palakkad-based company has set up a 300-tonne unit in Bengaluru and launched operations around a month ago. 'We are currently treating around 75 tonnes of waste daily. We have also asked the local body to ensure effective waste collection,' Latheef said.
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