A static waste compactor in Ludhiana's Books Market remains unused for over two years due to low-hanging electricity wires, exposing poor planning and crippling city waste management. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd awards a massive Rs 1,052 crore C&D waste contract to a single agency, raising concerns over enforcement and monitoring capacity. Read the full story.
Greater Chennai Corporation cancels tender for privatizing waste management in zones 4 & 8 after finding gaps in bids. Residents urge GCC to proceed with outsourcing for better services.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation enhances city sanitation by deploying 30 new mini tippers for efficient door-to-door waste collection. Learn how this initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
NGT takes action against Punjab authorities for major waste handling violations in Sangrur. PPCB ordered to inspect sites and report by Feb 26, 2026. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's 'Swachhata Ki Karyashala' at PU's Ankur School aimed to boost sustainable waste practices. Special Commissioner urged students to become cleanliness ambassadors.
A new TERI study reveals India's aseptic carton recycling rate has improved to 37%, processing 1.35 lakh tonnes annually. Discover the challenges and growth of this sustainable packaging sector.
Mukka Proteins' share price surged 20% after its JV secured a ₹474.89 crore work order from Bengaluru Solid Waste Management. Details on the contract and stock performance inside.
GMCH-32 faces penalty for ignoring solid waste rules, while Panjab University moves to comply. 17 of 19 bulk waste generators now process waste properly. Read the latest.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation formalizes partnership with Safai Saathis, distributes sanitation kits. Mayor and Commissioner praise their role in keeping the City Beautiful clean. Read more.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Kochi Corporation successfully implements major projects in waste management, housing renovation, and public spaces using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. See how councillors drove change.
Gurgaon's civic body, MCG, has initiated a fresh six-month contract for door-to-door waste collection starting Jan 2026, costing over Rs 12 Cr. This marks over 18 months of temporary fixes as a long-term solution remains delayed. Residents express frustra
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
A modern Portable Compactor Transfer Station (PCTS) was inaugurated in Lucknow's Akhilapur area to improve cleanliness, reduce open dumping, and enhance Swachh Bharat rankings. Read about the new facility's features and the city's waste management plan.
Orissa High Court criticises Cuttack Municipal Corporation & market committee over Krushak Bazar's filth. Directs immediate sanitation boost, waste management. Next hearing Dec 18.
MCG exhausted 33% of its sanitation budget by Oct 31, yet garbage piles plague Gurgaon. Residents demand answers as spending soars and results remain invisible. Read the full report.
Deputy CM D K Shivakumar pledges to resolve Bengaluru's waste management issues, announcing a new 33-package garbage tender. Foundation laid for Kannahalli waste unit.
A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a bear in Uttarkashi's Pahi village. This marks the 13th such attack in 2024. Officials cite poor waste management as a key cause. Read more.
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
Environmental activists protest draft notification removing environmental clearance requirements for landfills. Learn how this affects waste management and public health in India.
Bengaluru's innovative textile recycling program transforms waste into wealth, creating jobs for waste-pickers while addressing India's 7 million tonne textile waste problem. Discover how this circular economy model works.
Noida's innovative Jungle Trail Park opens Monday, featuring 700+ animal sculptures from 500 tonnes of iron scrap. Experience this unique waste-to-art attraction at Rs 120 entry fee. Visit now!
Nagpur Municipal Corporation will completely stop dumping garbage at Bhandewadi yard from January 2024 with new waste processing plants. Learn how the city aims for 100% scientific waste disposal.
Guwahati's Fatasil Ambari shelter home battles persistent sanitation issues as GMC-placed garbage bins cause health risks for 40 vulnerable children. Officials demand bin relocation after 3 years of complaints.
Ludhiana civic body struggles to hire contractors for door-to-door garbage collection despite 4 attempts. City faces mounting waste management challenges affecting 425,000 properties.
Mumbai's BMC introduces 30 new mini compactors for garbage collection, doubling capacity to tackle 7,500-8,500 MT daily waste. First fleet upgrade in 15 years marks major sanitation improvement.