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.
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.
Margao Municipal Council officials assert their door-to-door waste collection system is efficient, backed by online grievance monitoring. A new 10 TPD gasification plant aims to streamline disposal further.
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
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.
Ahmedabad's historic Shahibaug Circuit House, where Gandhi declared British rule 'morally bankrupt', is caught in a demolition debate. Will this heritage site be saved?
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26 to commission its Rs 7 crore gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The 10-TPD facility will convert waste into fly ash for bricks, tackling the town's garbage crisis. Read more.
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!
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court directs status quo at Udhampur site, issues notice on plea seeking Rs 5 crore compensation for alleged illegal demolition of shop structure. Next hearing on Jan 31, 2026.
Ambala authorities demolished 6 illegal colonies spanning 21.5 acres in a major drive. 27 structures were razed. Officials warn public against investing in unauthorized plots.
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.
Ambala authorities demolished six illegal colonies spanning 21.5 acres. Officials warn public against buying plots in unauthorized developments. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Lucknow Development Authority cracks down on unauthorised colonies, demolishing structures across 43.75 acres in Gudamba and Kakori. Officials warn buyers to verify land status.
Bengaluru residents face Rs 25 lakh recovery notices after a demolition drive in Raj Mahal Vilas Extension. Locals cite lack of notice and financial hardship. Read the full story.
Authorities in Davangere demolished 16 houses built on encroached government land near the railway track. The action followed a High Court order. Read the full report on the crackdown.
BMC issues stop-work notice to new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra East for violating air pollution guidelines during demolition. Details on the crackdown inside.
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.
A demolition worker was killed and another injured after a wall collapse at an abandoned factory in Hansi, Hisar. Police are investigating the incident.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's stock surged 8% after securing a major Rs 330 crore municipal solid waste processing order. Should you invest? Read our analysis.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for violations. Learn how to comply and avoid fines.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for mixed waste. Learn the new rules and how to comply.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
MCD accelerates work on its fifth construction & demolition waste plant in Tehkhand. The facility will process 1,000 TPD initially, boosting city's total capacity to 6,000 TPD. Read details.
Over 200 houses demolished in Bengaluru's Kogilu village for waste plant. Residents protest, demand housing. Minister assures talks. Full story on the controversial drive and aftermath.