Mohali, located in Punjab, India, is currently facing a significant solid waste management crisis, with the long-delayed Solid Waste Management Project at Samgoli still in limbo. Despite land being allocated in 2012, the project has seen minimal progress over the past 14 years, leading to garbage accumulation throughout the city. The National Green Tribunal has ordered the closure of the existing dumping ground, leaving the municipal corporation without authorized waste disposal options. Mohali generates around 100 metric tonnes of waste daily, with an additional 60-70 metric tonnes from neighboring areas. The city has two processing sites, but both are non-operational due to local opposition. Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu has urged authorities to expedite the project, emphasizing the urgent need for action as unprocessed waste poses serious health risks to residents. A senior official indicated that plans for a waste-to-energy plant are being considered, with tenders expected to be issued by April.