61% Surge in Searches for Waste Management Services Reflects Rising Focus on Sustainability: Justdial

May 15: Justdial Limited, India’s No. 1 local search engine, has reported a significant rise in consumer searches related to waste management and sustainability-focused services across India. The analysis compares search volumes between April 2024–March 2025 and April 2025–March 2026, highlighting growing awareness and adoption of environmentally conscious practices among consumers and businesses alike.

At a national level, Waste Management Service searches increased by 36%, indicating a rising emphasis on organised waste disposal, recycling solutions and sustainable waste handling practices. Delhi emerged as the strongest growth market with a notable 61% increase, followed by Bangalore at 35% and Pune at 34%. Mumbai recorded a 26% rise, while Chennai and Hyderabad saw increases of 28% and 25% respectively, reflecting strong momentum across major urban centres.

Parallelly, searches for Scrap Dealers grew by 21% pan-India, signalling increasing consumer participation in recycling and responsible disposal practices. Chennai led the category with a sharp 41% increase, followed by Bangalore and Delhi at 26% each. Hyderabad witnessed a 23% rise, while Pune and Mumbai recorded increases of 19% and 18% respectively.

The data reflects a broader shift towards sustainability-driven consumer behaviour, with individuals and businesses increasingly seeking services that support recycling, waste reduction and environmentally responsible practices.

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Waste Management Service (Apr ’25–Mar ’26 vs Apr ’24–Mar ’25) Pan-India – 36% increase Delhi – 61% increase Bangalore – 35% increase Pune – 34% increase Chennai – 28% increase Mumbai – 26% increase Hyderabad – 25% increase

Scrap Dealers (Apr ’25–Mar ’26 vs Apr ’24–Mar ’25) Pan-India – 21% increase Chennai – 41% increase Delhi – 26% increase Bangalore – 26% increase Hyderabad – 23% increase Pune – 19% increase Mumbai – 18% increase