Over 9 lakh cubic metres of legacy waste cleared at Vellalore dumpyard in Coimbatore
1 year ago

Over 9 lakh cubic metres of legacy waste cleared at Vellalore dumpyard in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

Coimbatore Corporation, over the last two years, has processed approximately 9,40,000 cubic metres of legacy waste accumulated at the Vellalore dump yard and reclaimed 50 acres of land. A press release issued by the civic body on Saturday said that as part of Phase II of the ongoing bio-gas mining project, a proposal seeking ₹58.54 crore to process the remaining 9,28,000 cubic metres of legacy waste has been submitted to the State Government. The civic body’s statement comes in the midst of the ongoing trials held by the National Green Tribunal, which pulled up the Corporation for the mounds of untreated legacy waste at the dump yard. The release also said that at a recent consultation meeting related to Swachh Bharat Mission held in Delhi, the administration put forth proposals to execute the bio-gas mining project in Coimbatore.

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TN government may hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site to forest department
2 weeks ago

TN government may hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site to forest department

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The State government is planning to hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site, located inside the Pallikaranai Ramsar site, to the forest department. Ltd, which was awarded the tender to dispose of the legacy waste at the Perungudi dump yard by Greater Chennai Corporation in February 2021, announced it has completed its task and processed 1.73 million …

TTD's green push: Plan to tackle legacy waste issue
4 weeks, 1 day ago

TTD's green push: Plan to tackle legacy waste issue

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has set its sights on resolving one of Tirumala's pressing challenges—decades-old legacy waste. With over 60,000 metric tonnes of untreated waste and daily additions compounding the issue, TTD is currently adopting a multi-pronged strategy aimed at sustainable waste management. According to the EO, approximately 2.45 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste has accumulated over the …

Coimbatore Corporation submits detailed report on Vellalore landfill management, NGT hearing postponed to October
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coimbatore Corporation submits detailed report on Vellalore landfill management, NGT hearing postponed to October

The Hindu  

In response to the concerns over waste management at the Vellalore landfill, Coimbatore Corporation has submitted a status report and action plan to the National Green Tribunal. Though the civic body promised 65 decentralised waste processing centres, only 50 have been set up, including the 34 micro composting centres, 8 material recovery facilities, 6 bio-gas plants, and 1 e-waste centre. …

Come clean on dumping plan at Vellalore, NGT tells Coimbatore Corporation
4 months ago

Come clean on dumping plan at Vellalore, NGT tells Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has criticised the Coimbatore Corporation demanding a concrete timeline for stopping all fresh waste disposal at the Vellalore landfill. The tribunal directed the Corporation to provide a detailed report addressing several key issues, including the number and locations of decentralised centres where bio-mining is conducted, areas allocated to each of these centres within the city, current …

Now, Chandigarh admn pushes deadline to clear Dadumajra landfill to December
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Now, Chandigarh admn pushes deadline to clear Dadumajra landfill to December

Hindustan Times  

After already failing to meet multiple deadlines, the UT administration has now pushed the deadline to clear the entire legacy waste at the Dadumajra landfill to December 31. In the status report submitted to the green tribunal, the department noted that in May, nearly 430 TDP of the total 500 TDP solid waste generated in the city was processed. The …

Greater Chennai Corporation Council gives approval to reclaim 252 acres of Kodungaiyur dump through biomining
10 months ago

Greater Chennai Corporation Council gives approval to reclaim 252 acres of Kodungaiyur dump through biomining

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation Council approved a proposal to reclaim 252 acres of the Kodungaiyur dumping ground through bio-mining over the next two years. Approximately 66.52 lakh tonnes of legacy solid waste exists at the site as of March 2022, which will be processed for an estimated ₹640.83 crore, with funds under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and KfW Bank, …

‘Some agencies mixing concrete waste with garbage, dumping at landfills’: Delhi Mayor
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Some agencies mixing concrete waste with garbage, dumping at landfills’: Delhi Mayor

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Tuesday alleged that some concessionaires involved in trash collection are “mixing construction and demolition waste” with garbage and dumping it at landfill sites, warning them of “tough action”. “It has come to my notice that concessionaires are mixing C&D waste with MSW to increase its weight and dumping it at landfill sites,” the …

All is not well with the micro composting centres in Coimbatore city
10 months, 1 week ago

All is not well with the micro composting centres in Coimbatore city

The Hindu  

Despite the Coimbatore Corporation claiming that all 34 micro composting centres in the city are functioning smoothly, recent visits to some of these centres have revealed inconsistencies in waste management practices. The MCC set up on the Thudiyalur market premises to process 4.5 tonnes of biodegradable waste per day has been out of order since January 2024. While stakeholders have …

Ariyamangalam dump yard to have a waste segregation centre
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ariyamangalam dump yard to have a waste segregation centre

The Hindu  

The Tiruchi City Corporation has taken steps to establish a resource recovery centre at the Ariyamangalam dump yard to streamline the processing of non-biodegradable waste. According to a source, the Ariyamangalam dump yard receives only 10% of segregated waste, which includes both the waste collected from residents and bulk waste generators, who account for 35% to 40% of the total …

Despite National Green Tribunal order, seven micro composting centres in Coimbatore remain non-functional
11 months ago

Despite National Green Tribunal order, seven micro composting centres in Coimbatore remain non-functional

The Hindu  

Seven Micro Composting Centres in Coimbatore continue to remain non-functional despite several orders from the National Green Tribunal to the Coimbatore Corporation, mandating that all existing 34 MCCs become operational by January 22, 2024. Recently, the Coimbatore Integrated Waste Management Company stated in a report on the ‘Supply of Segregated Municipal Solid Waste’ that they had received 0% segregated trash …

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner to file report on disposal of legacy and current waste
1 year ago

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner to file report on disposal of legacy and current waste

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal, South Zone, Chennai has directed the Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner to consult the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and file a detailed report to address the issue of disposal of legacy waste, and for dealing with the current waste. The bench observed that three things that arise for consideration are legacy waste, reclamation of land and treatment …

Coimbatore grapples with waste crisis as several micro composting centres remain non-functional
1 year, 1 month ago

Coimbatore grapples with waste crisis as several micro composting centres remain non-functional

The Hindu  

Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation officials, at a council meeting held last week, said that a majority of the existing 34 micro composting centres have not been functioning for the last three months due to which daily waste of 1,200 tonnes is being sent to the Vellalore dump yard. Some MCCs, such as the ones at Sai Baba Colony, Peelamedu and …

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 1 month ago

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

Raising concerns over the Coimbatore Corporation’s inaction in dealing with legacy waste at the Vellalore dump yard, the National Green Tribunal Southern Zone, on October 16, 2023, instructed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to inspect the site and submit a detailed progress report by November 30. The NGT also made a note of the outdated trommels used to segregate …

Biomining at Perungudi garbage dump showing results, Corporation aims to complete the task by June 2024
1 year, 4 months ago

Biomining at Perungudi garbage dump showing results, Corporation aims to complete the task by June 2024

The Hindu  

July 30, 2023 09:19 pm | Updated 11:16 pm IST - CHENNAI The Greater Chennai Corporation aims to complete the biomining of legacy waste at Perungudi garbage dump by June 2024 as over 70% of the work has been completed. “Our priority is to reduce the amount of legacy waste and it is the responsibility of the Corporation to reclaim …

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation to submit report on waste processing at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation to submit report on waste processing at Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation to file a report regarding expediting the bio-mining process of legacy waste, segregation of waste and additional machinery acquired for the same at Vellalore dump yard. Mohan before the NGT, the CCMC had reportedly filed that the balance of nine lakh tonnes of waste is expected to be cleared …

Present details on handling waste in dump yard: NGT tells Coimbatore Corporation
1 year, 7 months ago

Present details on handling waste in dump yard: NGT tells Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu  

Even as the Corporation is nearing the deadline to clear legacy waste in Vellalore under the Coimbatore Smart City Mission, the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal recently directed the civic body to present the details of the machinery that need to be used and regarding permanent solution to handle the legacy and daily waste. The NGT Southern Zone, …

From tomorrow, MCG to dump waste at new site in Bandhwari
1 year, 8 months ago

From tomorrow, MCG to dump waste at new site in Bandhwari

Hindustan Times  

A National Green Tribunal-appointed panel on Thursday asked the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram to expedite the remediation of legacy waste at the Bandhwari plant to ensure that they meet the September 2023 deadline set by the green tribunal. Gurugram, India-April 13, 2023: A MCG truck dump the garbage at Bandhwari waste treatment plant located at Gurugram-Faridabad road near Toll Plaza, …

Accidental shift to decentralised waste management helps Thiruvananthapuram
1 year, 8 months ago

Accidental shift to decentralised waste management helps Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu  

At hindsight, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation authorities might now be thanking the people of Vilappilsala who organised a strong protest movement to close down the centralised waste treatment plant in their village. The protest, and the consequent closure of the plant, made the civic body rethink its waste management practices, which led to the slow but still incomplete shift towards decentralised …

Coimbatore Corporation plans bio-mining plant at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 9 months ago

Coimbatore Corporation plans bio-mining plant at Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

The civic body plans to install a bio-mining unit worth ₹53 crore at the Vellalore dump yard, Deputy Commissioner M. Sharmila told The Hindu. The NGT has directed to scientifically dispose legacy waste on 69 acres in the Vellalore dump yard within 15 months in 2018. But, over five months on, no status report has been filed by the Corporation.” …

Chandigarh’s legacy waste removal project: Firm makes lowest bid of ₹79 crore, MC to try to bring it lower
2 years, 4 months ago

Chandigarh’s legacy waste removal project: Firm makes lowest bid of ₹79 crore, MC to try to bring it lower

Hindustan Times  

The work on removing the second lot of 7.67 metric tonnes of legacy waste at the Dadumajra landfill is likely to start soon. A total of 12.7 lakh MT legacy waste is to be cleared from the 25-acre Dadumajra landfill in Chandigarh. In its second attempt at allotting the work, the municipal corporation on Thursday opened the financial bids, in …

Corporation starts biomining to dispose of accumulated waste
3 years, 10 months ago

Corporation starts biomining to dispose of accumulated waste

The Hindu  

Coimbatore Corporation has started in a limited way the process to dispose of the waste it had accumulated over the years without segregating it as degradable, wet waste and recyclable and inert dry waste. The ₹60.01-crore project, called the bio-mining process, involves conveying 9.4 lakh cubic metre waste over sieves to segregate the waste, based on size. The responsibility of …

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