Gurgaon clears 1.1 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, reclaims land
Gurgaon's MCM processed 1.1 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, reclaiming five acres in IMT Manesar and Garhi. Officials urge public cooperation for waste segregation to prevent new dumps.
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1.82 Lakh Tonnes of Legacy Waste in Karnal
Karnal's waste-to-energy plant grapples with 1.82 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, raising serious environmental and health concerns. Learn about the city's waste management challenges and the urgent need for action.
Bengaluru at a Swachh Turning Point: 2025 Ranking Challenge
Bengaluru faces a crucial Swachh Survekshan 2025. After a slight rank dip, officials push for decentralized waste management and citizen action. Will the city clean up its act?
Chandigarh MC Chief Reviews Waste Management Systems
Chandigarh's Municipal Commissioner reviewed the city's waste management, focusing on segregation and processing. New directives aim to improve efficiency within 15 days. Read about the key action points.
Lucknow Team Visits Ahmedabad's Waste-to-Energy Plant
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
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.
Chandigarh MC fines 16 for littering in public places
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation intensifies enforcement, issuing 16 challans in a week for solid waste violations. Officials used evidence from garbage to trace offenders. Read more.
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.
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.
Chandigarh MC Ramps Up Waste Segregation Awareness Drive
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches an intensive door-to-door campaign with 60 teams to enforce waste segregation at source. Learn about the fines and the city's green initiative.
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.
Gurgaon's Rs 327 Cr Waste Management Plan Awaits Nod
MCG seeks approval for a Rs 327 crore door-to-door waste collection project across four zones. The tender process, revised five times, aims to end Gurgaon's garbage woes. Read more.
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!
Bengaluru's New Garbage Tender Brings Stiff Fines
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike introduces a new garbage tender with strict penalties for contractors failing to collect waste. Learn about the new rules and fines.
Chennai to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes more waste at Perungudi
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
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.
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.
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.
Ludhiana Waste Crisis: City Ranked 2nd Dirtiest in India
Ludhiana's solid waste management collapses, leaving 20 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste. City ranks 2nd dirtiest in Swachhta Survekshan. Read about the health and environmental fallout.
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.
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.
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