Mysuru City Corporation Launches Major Construction Waste Processing Initiative
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has officially commenced operations to establish a dedicated construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant. This critical infrastructure project, sanctioned by the Mysuru Development Authority, represents a significant step forward in the city's waste management strategy.
Strategic Location and Investment Details
The new facility will be constructed on a spacious 9-acre plot situated at Hanchya-Sathagalli, conveniently located off the Outer Ring Road. With a substantial investment of Rs 11.7 crore, this plant is poised to transform how Mysuru handles its construction-related waste materials.
MCC has already initiated preliminary activities by collecting construction debris and transporting it to the designated Hanchya-Sathagalli site. This proactive approach comes as the city grapples with substantial waste generation—of the 500 tonnes of solid waste produced daily in Mysuru, approximately 100 tonnes consist specifically of construction and demolition materials.
Driving Factors Behind the Accelerated Timeline
The civic body has prioritized this project due to its direct impact on Mysuru's performance in national cleanliness assessments. As a key criterion for improving the city's ranking in the Swachh Survekshan cleanliness index, the timely completion of this facility carries significant importance.
Teams from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs are scheduled to visit Mysuru in mid-March as part of the Swachh Survekshan survey. During their assessment, officials will thoroughly evaluate the preparedness of the new processing plant and examine the arrangements implemented for collecting C&D waste from residential neighborhoods throughout the city.
Addressing Historical Waste Management Challenges
In the absence of a dedicated processing facility, Mysuru has faced numerous challenges with illegal dumping incidents. Construction waste has been improperly discarded near sensitive locations including waterbodies, vacant plots, abandoned stretches of the Outer Ring Road, public parks, lake banks, canal areas, stormwater drains, and various other open spaces.
Although MCC previously implemented measures to discourage such dumping practices, the lack of proper processing infrastructure made enforcement difficult. The new plant aims to provide a legitimate alternative that will help curb these environmental violations.
Operational Framework and Resource Allocation
To effectively manage C&D waste collection, MCC has deployed a fleet of 10 tippers specifically designated for gathering debris from residential areas. Currently, a portion of collected materials is being temporarily stored at both the Vidyaranyapuram site and the Hanchya-Sathagalli location while the main processing facility undergoes construction.
KS Mrityunjaya, the nodal officer for Swachh Bharat Mission in Mysuru, confirmed to media sources that all necessary approvals for the C&D plant have been successfully cleared. The corporation anticipates beginning waste processing operations at the site in the near future, with the facility designed to handle an impressive capacity of 100 tonnes of C&D waste per day.
Sustainable Applications of Processed Materials
The recycled materials produced by the plant will serve multiple practical applications throughout the city. According to officials, processed outputs including concrete bricks, crushed concrete materials, and various aggregates will be strategically utilized for road construction projects, industrial applications, pavement block manufacturing, and related infrastructure works.
MCC Commissioner Sheikh Tanveer Asif emphasized that the civic body has completed all necessary preparations for establishing the comprehensive processing plant. He projected that construction waste processing operations will commence within the next four months, with initial groundwork already underway at the designated site.
This initiative represents a comprehensive approach to urban waste management that addresses both environmental concerns and practical infrastructure needs while positioning Mysuru for improved performance in national cleanliness assessments.
