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Gurgaon's Rs 9.6 Cr Stopgap Waste Deal Raises Questions
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.
Gurgaon's Rs 9.6 Cr 6-Month Waste Fix Amid Long-Term Delays
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's Bicholim Gets Pilot Biogas Plant for Waste-to-Energy
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.
Kempegowda Airport Opens Solid Waste Management Centre
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru inaugurates its own solid waste management facility to handle 24-26 tonnes of daily waste. A major step towards sustainability for India's busiest airports. Read more about this green initiative.
Nepal scraps failed $4000 Everest clean-up deposit scheme
Nepal abandons its refundable $4000 waste deposit for Everest climbers after it failed to reduce garbage. A new five-year Clean Mountain Strategy with higher fees and 'Mountain Rangers' is now in place. Will it work?
New Machinery Doubles Waste Processing at Bhagtanwala Plant
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.
Chennai to launch door-to-door bulk waste collection in March
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.
Kochi Row Over Biomedical Waste Collection Charges
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.
Bengaluru's New Waste Tender Aims to Clean Up Old Scams
Bengaluru launches a new waste management tender to tackle historic scams involving ghost workers and inflated bills. Will this cleanup drive succeed? Read our analysis.
Rajkot Launches Doorstep E-Waste Collection, Pays Citizens
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!
Bengaluru's Clean Streets After New Year Celebrations
Discover how Bengaluru's sanitation heroes cleared 8-9 tonnes of New Year's Eve waste overnight. A story of civic responsibility and efficient waste management. Read more!
BMC's New Waste Fees & Fines Start Thursday
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.
IIT-BHU inaugurates Vinod Ghai E-waste recycling centre
IIT-BHU inaugurates the Vinod Ghai E-waste management centre, a Rs 3.8 crore initiative to drive sustainable tech and reduce India's import dependence on critical metals. Read more.
Chennai's Doorstep Drive Removes 582 Tonnes of Bulky Waste
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.
RMC penalises 100 major defaulters for unpaid waste charges
Ranchi Municipal Corporation begins strict action against 100 major defaulters, including hotels and malls, for unpaid solid waste user charges from April 2022. Pay dues via portal or helpline.
Mangaluru Trust's New Waste Management Drive for 1000 Houses
Sri Ambamaheshwari Seva Trust launches a new door-to-door waste collection project in Mulihitlu, Mangaluru, as part of its 'Awake Kudla' initiative. Read about the comprehensive plan for dry, wet, and e-waste management.
Nagpur's New Waste Plant Dry Run Starts at Bhandewadi
Nagpur Municipal Corporation begins dry run of new solid waste plant at Bhandewadi. The 10-acre facility, to be fully operational from Jan 20, will process 500 MT of fresh garbage daily, aiming for near-total scientific waste management.
Tambaram's Garbage Crisis: Broken Trucks Halt Waste Collection
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
Rs 100-cr Waste Plant Planned on Cleared Bengaluru Site
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd plans a major Rs 100 crore waste processing facility on a 9-acre Kogilu site recently cleared of encroachments. Read about the city's waste management upgrade.
Mangaluru MRF Project Sparks Resident Concerns
Someshwara Municipality plans a Material Recovery Facility in Bagambila. Residents fear health hazards, but officials assure safe, scientific waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission. Read more.
Bengaluru Complex Renovates Waste Converter, Ends Garbage Woes
Brigade Meadows in Bengaluru revamps its organic waste converter to process all wet waste on-site, enhancing sustainability and community hygiene. Discover how they turned a problem into a resource.
MCD postpones Okhla waste-to-energy plant expansion proposal
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.
Bengal's ₹196 Cr Plan to Fix Belgachia Dump Crisis by 2027
West Bengal government submits a detailed action plan to NGT to address the saturated Belgachia dumpyard. The ₹196 crore strategy includes bio-mining, a new plant, and ward-level segregation. Read the full roadmap.
Bengal's ₹196 Cr Action Plan for Belgachia Waste Crisis
West Bengal government submits a detailed ₹196 crore, time-bound action plan to NGT to resolve the saturated Belgachia dumpyard crisis. Includes bio-mining of 10 lakh tonnes waste and a new processing plant by Dec 2027.
Chennai to re-tender waste management for two key zones
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's New Deposit Scheme to Boost Recycling, Cut Waste
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's new mandatory disaster waste management protocol
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.
Antony Waste Share Jumps 8% After Bagging Rs 330 Cr Order
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.
Panchkula's Horticultural Waste Plant Project Moves Ahead
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.
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