The rapid urbanization and infrastructural development in India have significantly contributed to the growth of smart cities. However, this brings in the challenge of managing of deconstruction waste from built environment (waste from construction-based activities). Deconstruction waste management is often overlooked in the broader discussion of smart cities. Deconstruction waste has been estimated to be the main component of municipal solid trash worldwide, accounting for between 25–40% of waste produced in both developed and developing countries. According to CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), India approximately generates 150 million tons of deconstruction waste per year with only 1% of it being processed or recycled, the rest remaining unprocessed and illegally dumped contributing to not only environmental degradation but also poses a threat to public health. To achieve sustainable urban development, effective deconstruction waste management is crucial. A particular domain that presents major challenges to meeting universal sustainability goals is the built environment. Traditional waste management fails to address the complexities of deconstruction waste including segregation, recycling, efficient disposal etc. By leveraging technologies like IoT, GIS, AI, Blockchain etc., smart waste management can be achieved which ensures transparency, accountability and efficiency. This integration of digital tools aligns with the goals of smart cities i.e. resources efficiency, reduce environmental impact and improve quality of life. This paper involves in exploring the potential of digital public infrastructure in addressing the challenges and complexity of deconstruction waste management. It also focuses on reviews of the technologies used globally and finding limitations of having those in India.