Single Firm to Handle Bulk Waste in Bengaluru North & East
BSWML authorises one private company for bulk waste collection in Bengaluru's North and East zones, following NGT's 'polluter pays' directive. Details inside.
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Ludhiana launches ₹1,144 cr plan to privatize waste management
Ludhiana MC floats ₹1,144 crore tender for an 8-year integrated waste management PPP. The plan uses GPS, QR codes & aims for waste-to-energy, but faces hurdles from the powerful informal sector.
Ludhiana to get 7 new waste compactors, cost Rs 4 crore
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans to install compactors at 7 new sites to tackle overflowing garbage. The Rs 4 crore project aims to fix waste management woes. Read details.
Mangaluru Waste Transfer Crisis Hits All 60 Wards
Mangaluru City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
Zero-Waste Wedding in Mangaluru Manages 1,333kg of Waste
A Mangaluru couple's sustainable wedding, managed by Mangala Resource Management, diverted 1,333kg of waste from landfills. See how they set a new standard for eco-friendly celebrations in India.
BSWML clears encroachments on 5 acres in north Bengaluru
Bengaluru authorities reclaimed prime land worth ₹80 crore from illegal occupants. The site will now host critical waste management infrastructure to boost the city's sustainability efforts.
Gurgaon MCG hires 4 agencies for waste management
MCG Gurgaon initiates hiring of four separate agencies for zone-wise waste collection via GPS-enabled tractor-trolleys at Rs 6.65 crore. The move aims to streamline operations as CAQM flags delays in waste processing, setting a 2026 deadline for legacy wa
Bengaluru's Waste Model Earns Rs 1000/Tonne from Plastic
Bengaluru's waste management agency is now financially self-sustaining by monetising low-value plastic under EPR. It earns a net Rs 1000 per tonne, diverting hundreds of tonnes from landfills daily. Read how the city is winning.
Ghaziabad fines restaurant Rs 10,000 for waste rule breach
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation begins strict enforcement of waste segregation rules, imposing fines up to Rs 5 lakh for repeat offenders. Learn about the new penalty structure.
Ludhiana's ₹4.4 Cr Tender to Convert Waste to Biofuel
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relaunches a ₹4.4+ crore tender to outsource horticulture waste management, aiming to convert 10-15 tonnes of daily waste into sustainable biofuel and curb illegal burning.
MP Tewari Raises Dadumajra Garbage Crisis in Parliament
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari highlights the severe Dadumajra garbage crisis in Lok Sabha, demanding final clearance and urgent central intervention to resolve the mounting waste issue.
Jamshedpur Acts Against Unsafe Bio-Medical Waste Disposal
Jamshedpur health department issues final warning to hospitals & labs for improper bio-medical waste disposal. A new inspection panel formed. Read about the risks and actions.
K Annamalai, 500+ arrested in Tirupur garbage protest
Ex-BJP chief K Annamalai & 500+ protesters detained for opposing Tirupur Corp's garbage dumping in Iduvai. They announce black flag protest for CM Stalin's Dec 29 visit. Details inside.
Kurseong plastic waste paves new 4.42 km GTA road
Kurseong's non-biodegradable waste is building a 4.42 km road to Noldara village. Using 1,846.56 kg of plastic pellets, this GTA first boosts infrastructure and fights pollution. Discover the sustainable model.
Antony Waste Stock Jumps 19% on Major Mumbai Contract
Antony Waste Handling Cell's stock surged 19% after securing two major waste management contracts worth ₹1,330 crore from BMC. The deal promises stable revenue for seven years.
Chennai's Bulk Waste Crisis: Illegal Dumping by Hotels, Malls
Star hotels, malls & gated communities in Chennai illegally dump over 100 tonnes of waste daily in GCC bins, causing overflow & straining resources. Authorities lack surveillance to track violators.
Religious Leaders in Mangaluru Push for Waste Management
Religious leaders in Mangaluru resolve to end open dumping via awareness. They plan campaigns from institutions, SWM at religious centres, and a strict plastic ban. Read more.
Coimbatore Soil: 90.5% Has Poor Organic Carbon Levels
Alarming data reveals over 90% of Coimbatore's soil is poor quality for farming due to low organic carbon. Discover how organic farming methods offer a solution and the challenges farmers face in adopting them.
12 Punjab ULBs Report Waste Processing Gaps, Seek 3 Months
Punjab govt reports 12 urban bodies struggling with solid waste processing. Chief Secretary seeks 3 months to bridge the gap. NGT monitors compliance with 2016 rules.
Indore's New Waste Cloth Processing Plant Aims for Cleaner City
Indore Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 2 crore Waste Cloth Processing Plant at Devguradia Trenching Ground. The PPP project will convert textile waste into reusable yarn, generating monthly revenue and boosting the city's 'Waste to Wealth' model. Read
Hubballi's NH-50 entrance becomes illegal waste dumping site
The entrance to Hubballi city on Kusugal Road, a key national highway, is now an open waste dumping ground. Residents blame HDMC's negligence for the growing pile of domestic and construction debris, spoiling the city's aesthetic appeal.
Governor Kataria Reviews Dadumajra Waste Management, Directs Action
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected the Dadumajra dumping ground, reviewing scientific waste clearance & MRF centres. He directed officials to expedite work and transform the site into a green zone for public health relief.
Chandigarh resident fined Rs 13,401 for littering
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation fines a Sector 15B resident Rs 13,401 for dumping waste in public. MC chief warns against littering, urges citizen cooperation for cleanliness.
Ludhiana's Books Market waste compactor non-functional for 2 years
A static waste compactor in Ludhiana's Books Market remains unused for over two years due to low-hanging electricity wires, exposing poor planning and crippling city waste management. Read the full report.
Bengaluru's Rs 1,052 Cr Debris Deal: BSWML's Single-Agency Gamble
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd awards a massive Rs 1,052 crore C&D waste contract to a single agency, raising concerns over enforcement and monitoring capacity. Read the full story.
Chennai cancels waste management tender over bid gaps
Greater Chennai Corporation cancels tender for privatizing waste management in zones 4 & 8 after finding gaps in bids. Residents urge GCC to proceed with outsourcing for better services.
Punjab Farmer's Organic Jaggery Booked Till 2027
Amarjit Singh Bhangu from Jalandhar turned to organic farming, creating such high demand for his jaggery and shakkar that orders are booked until March 2027. Discover his inspiring journey.
Amritsar MC Deploys 30 New Mini Tippers for Waste Management
Amritsar Municipal Corporation enhances city sanitation by deploying 30 new mini tippers for efficient door-to-door waste collection. Learn how this initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health.
Waste dumping near Thiruvananthapuram school continues unchecked
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
PCB Resumes Garbage Collection at Pune's Clover Centre
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
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