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.
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 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 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.
Despite being just 2 km from Gangnani on the Gangotri highway, Hurri village in Uttarkashi lacks a motorable road. 500 residents face daily struggles, impacting healthcare, education, and tourism access. Read about their long-pending demand.
Crops in Uttarkashi's Rawai valley dry up after 3 months without rain. Farmers face huge losses as pea and wheat plants wither. Officials urge use of irrigation.
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.
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.
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.
Tambakhani residents protest for 16 days against Uttarkashi's waste mismanagement causing stench, health hazards, and traffic chaos. Leaders demand urgent action.
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 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!
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!
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.
Mangaluru City Corporation may extend the deadline to clear 6.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Pachanady. The Rs 56 crore biomining project, delayed by rains and initial issues, aims to resolve a crisis stemming from a 2019 garbage slide tragedy. Read mor
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.