Delhi's Landfill Crisis: MCD Plans New Waste Processing Installations
Delhi's landfill woes persist, MCD plans to add more waste processing installations
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New Delhi's ongoing waste management issues are highlighted by the massive amounts of legacy waste at its landfill sites, totaling over 77.29 lakh metric tonnes. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to enhance waste processing capabilities with new installations aimed at converting fresh waste into manure, set to begin operations soon.
- 01Delhi's landfill sites hold over 77.29 lakh metric tonnes of accumulated waste.
- 02The MCD plans to process 6,000 metric tonnes of fresh waste daily into manure.
- 03Delhi generates approximately 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily.
- 04Current waste processing capacity is only 7,641 tonnes per day, creating a significant processing gap.
- 05Sustained biomining and waste-to-energy efforts are gradually reducing the waste burden.
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New Delhi is grappling with a severe waste management crisis, as its three major landfill sites—Okhla, Bhalswa, and Ghazipur—collectively hold over 77.29 lakh metric tonnes of waste. As of December, Okhla alone had 26.38 lakh metric tonnes of waste, while Bhalswa and Ghazipur contributed 47.97 lakh metric tonnes and 77.29 lakh metric tonnes, respectively. The city generates more than 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, yet the processing capacity is only 7,641 tonnes per day, leading to a processing gap of around 4,200 tonnes. To address this, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to launch new installations that will convert 6,000 metric tonnes of fresh waste into manure, enhancing waste processing capabilities. Despite the ongoing efforts, officials acknowledge that the clean-up of accumulated waste will take time due to its extensive buildup over decades.
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Improved waste processing will help reduce the burden on landfills, potentially enhancing sanitation and environmental conditions in New Delhi.
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