Mohali DC pulls up agency over fire at Sec 91 legacy waste dump
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Mohali: Mohali deputy commissioner Komal Mittal during a surprise inspection found found Sector 91 Legacy Waste Dump site on fire and strongly reprimanded the operating agency for negligence.
She directed the officials to install windrows enabling Methane to escape out of waste dump preventing fire.
She visited Sector 91 Legacy Waste Dump and the Jagatpura Waste Processing Plant on Thursday to review the progress of waste management initiatives spearheaded by the Mohali municipal corporation.
The DC took serious note of the agency's failure to install windrows—crucial for controlling methane emissions—which she said directly contributed to the fire.
"If windrows are not constructed, there is no point in clearing the waste. Fire leads to serious pollution, defeating the purpose of our waste remediation efforts," she warned.
Providing further details, Mittal said the legacy dump in Sector 91 contains approximately 90,000 metric tonnes (MT) of accumulated waste. With four trommel machines currently in operation, around 600 MT of waste is being processed daily, and the site is expected to be cleared within four months.
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Addressing the broader issue of waste management, the DC underscored the critical role of waste segregation. "Effective segregation of wet and dry waste at the source is the cornerstone of a clean and sustainable city," she said. She called on resident welfare associations (RWAs), bulk waste generators, and the general public to participate actively in ensuring proper waste disposal.
Mittal directed the municipal corporation to verify that household waste is segregated before it reaches the Resource Management Centres (RMCs).
This, she explained, would enhance processing efficiency and reduce the burden on the city's waste infrastructure.
At the Jagatpura waste processing plant, the DC reviewed treatment protocols and interacted with contractors and municipal staff. Expressing satisfaction with the progress, she reaffirmed the administration's commitment to building a cleaner, greener Mohali.
Municipal officials briefed the DC about the current waste management framework.
Waste from most RMCs, except Shahi Majra, is being transported to a facility in Ambala. However, once fully operational, the Shahi Majra and Jagatpura plants—both managed by the same contractor—will handle the entire daily load of 100 MT of fresh waste generated in Mohali.
DC Mittal also called for the optimal use of bailing machines at the RMCs. Officials informed her that 10 out of 14 machines are currently functional, and the remaining four will be installed at key locations by next week.
The visit concluded with a strong message from the Deputy Commissioner, urging all stakeholders to prioritise environmental responsibility and work collaboratively to transform Mohali into a model city for sustainable waste management.
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