Purpose – The purpose of this paper emphasizes the status and management of waste generation and explores numerous technology needed for waste management in urban cities, which aim at smartly improving the city and the environment. This was achieved through the study of various technologies that have been used in the waste management sector in urban segments. Methodology – The paper uses secondary data gathered from comprehensive literature, case-studies, journal and internet review are used for this literature review. Findings – The analysis shows that technology has fully revolutionized the world and brought people together. Every area of the application of ICT has achieved the latest technological advancements. This would clarify and improve the public and the community's working using technologies. Different technologies need, however, to be respected in different industries, especially in urban areas, because population growth is high. Research limitations/implications – Waste is one of India's main issues, and the ferocious epidemic has removed the city's life. But the clean lines of the city have now been acutely deteriorated due to its quick urbanization and insufficient waste management. Originality/value – With the rise in population and urbanization, cities have to transform themselves into a Smart City and smart technology can be used to solve different problems impacting society. This study addresses to the problem of waste generated in urban communities and using the technologies to have a smoother flow in the line of waste sector.