MCG Gurgaon awards 6-month, Rs 9.6 crore work orders for doorstep waste collection, highlighting continued reliance on temporary fixes. 400 vehicles to be deployed across four zones from Friday.
MCG Gurgaon awards Rs 9.6 crore, 6-month contracts to 4 firms for doorstep waste collection, a temporary fix as a Rs 327 crore 5-year plan awaits state approval. 400 vehicles deployed.
Goa Energy Development Agency hands over a biogas plant to Bicholim Municipal Council. The pilot project processes 1-50kg kitchen waste daily, producing biogas and manure. Read how this supports Goa's zero-waste vision.
Amritsar's Bhagtanwala dump gets new machinery to double waste processing capacity to 600 TPD, tackling legacy waste and improving city cleanliness. Read about the civic upgrade.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation starts a doorstep e-waste pickup service. Citizens can now sell old mobiles, laptops & appliances for cash, ensuring safe recycling. Book your pickup today!
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
A massive fire broke out at an old scrap warehouse in Chennai's Anna Nagar, leading to panic and road closures. Firefighters from multiple stations battled the blaze. Officials are investigating the cause. Get the latest updates.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
MCD's standing committee delays signing for Okhla WTE plant expansion to 2,550 MT daily capacity, potentially impacting the March 2027 deadline for processing south Delhi's legacy waste.
Greater Chennai Corporation will re-tender privatized waste management for Anna Nagar and Tondiarpet zones by February, with an expanded scope including bulk and hazardous waste. Read details.
Goa is set to implement a Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) next year to tackle solid waste from tourism. Consumers will pay a small deposit on packaged goods, refundable upon return. Learn how this will transform waste management.
Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
Delhi cabinet greenlights capital's first e-waste park in Holambi Kalan. The 11.5-acre facility will follow a zero-waste model to tackle 200,000 tonnes of annual e-waste. Read more about this sustainable initiative.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's stock surged 8% after securing a major Rs 330 crore municipal solid waste processing order. Should you invest? Read our analysis.
Chandigarh MC enforces mandatory waste segregation. Mixed garbage will not be collected; fines from Rs 500 to Rs 13,500 apply. Learn the new rules to avoid penalties.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for violations. Learn how to comply and avoid fines.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for mixed waste. Learn the new rules and how to comply.
MCD accelerates work on its fifth construction & demolition waste plant in Tehkhand. The facility will process 1,000 TPD initially, boosting city's total capacity to 6,000 TPD. Read details.
Panchkula's first Material Recovery Facility, built for Rs 3 crore, lies unused due to a missing approach road, forcing garbage to pile up at open sites. Read about the planning failure.
BSWML authorises one private company for bulk waste collection in Bengaluru's North and East zones, following NGT's 'polluter pays' directive. Details inside.
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 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 City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
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.
Mount Everest faces a severe waste crisis with over 140,000 pounds of trash left by climbers. Discover the environmental impact and clean-up efforts on the world's highest peak.
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.