50+
Years in Engineering
3,000
Engineers Worldwide
30,000+
Projects Delivered
123
Countries Served
20+
Years in Waste Sector
€1B+
Annual Revenue
About IDOM
50 Years of Global Engineering Excellence
Founded in Bilbao, Spain in 1957, IDOM is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firms. With 3,000 engineers operating across 45+ offices in 30 countries, IDOM has delivered over 30,000 projects spanning infrastructure, industry, architecture, and environmental services.
IDOM's environmental and waste management division has over 20 years of specialised experience — having designed and overseen landfills, waste-to-energy plants, composting facilities, and comprehensive SWM master plans across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
Through Cogneteq, IDOM's proven waste sector methodology and international best practices are now accessible to Indian municipalities, state governments, PPP developers, and ADB/World Bank-funded programmes seeking credible international technical partners.
IDOM's Waste Sector Experience Covers
- ✓Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) planning and infrastructure
- ✓Hazardous and industrial waste management
- ✓Biomedical / healthcare waste systems
- ✓Construction & demolition waste processing
- ✓Electronic waste (e-waste) management systems
- ✓Dumpsite remediation and closure
- ✓Waste-to-energy and refuse-derived fuel (RDF)
- ✓Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework design
What We Facilitate
Services for India & South Asia
Feasibility Studies
Comprehensive technical and financial feasibility assessments for new waste management facilities — landfills, transfer stations, composting plants, and waste-to-energy projects.
SWM Master Plans
City and district-level Solid Waste Management Master Plans aligned to India's SWM Rules 2025, covering collection, transportation, processing, and disposal for 10–20 year horizons.
Landfill Design & Remediation
Sanitary landfill design to international standards (EU/World Bank). Legacy dumpsite remediation and closure plans for compliance with India's revised landfill standards.
Waste-to-Energy Feasibility
Techno-economic assessment of thermal treatment (RDF, WtE, refuse-derived fuel) and biological treatment (anaerobic digestion, composting) options for Indian waste streams.
Environmental Impact Assessments
Statutory EIA reports for new waste management infrastructure, prepared to MoEFCC standards and India's Environmental Protection Act requirements.
EPR Programme Design
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme design and compliance frameworks for manufacturers, importers, and brand owners under India's EPR Rules 2022 and 2026 amendments.
Why Now
India's Waste Sector Is at a Compliance Inflection Point
Four converging regulatory and funding triggers are creating urgent demand for credible international waste management expertise across India.
SWM Rules 2025
In EffectIndia's revised Solid Waste Management Rules (effective October 2025) mandate source segregation, scientific processing, and digital monitoring for all Urban Local Bodies.
EPR Rules — April 2026
UpcomingExtended Producer Responsibility amendments taking effect April 2026 significantly expand the scope of producers required to implement EPR programmes with digital tracking.
Swachh Bharat 2.0
Active$200M ADB-funded programme supporting municipal solid waste infrastructure upgrades across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. IDOM has extensive ADB-funded project experience globally.
Smart Cities Mission
Active100 Smart Cities require integrated waste management systems with IoT monitoring, data analytics, and citizen-facing platforms — all within IDOM's and Cogneteq's combined capability.
Cogneteq Product
Pair IDOM's Design with E-Manifest Tracking
IDOM designs the waste infrastructure — Cogneteq's E-Manifest platform digitises the waste tracking, chain of custody, and SWM Rules 2025 compliance reporting. Together, they offer a complete end-to-end solution for Indian municipalities and ULBs.
Target Clients
Who We Serve
State Urban Development Departments (DUDA, MHADA, UDD)
Smart Cities Mission Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Municipal Corporations — Tier 1 cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad)
Municipal Corporations — Tier 2 cities (Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal)
PPP developers and EPC contractors in the waste sector
State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) seeking expert input
ADB / World Bank funded urban development programmes
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asian municipalities
Request a Feasibility Study Consultation
Our environmental engineering team will review your project brief, assess feasibility study scope, and outline how IDOM's methodology can be applied to your specific city or district — with clear timelines and deliverables.