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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bulk waste generators that don't sort waste at source will be fined in Noida
Bulk waste generators which will not segregate waste at source will be imposed a penalty of ₹ 500 starting July 1, the Noida authority has decided. Noida, India- June 05, 2025: Pile of garbage on the road of Atta Market Sector 27, in Noida, India, on Thursday, June 05, 2025. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) The order comes after the authority had earlier this week directed bulk waste generators to handover only dry waste to the collector, and the wet waste must be processed into compost for recycling, officials said. The authority's health department is organising an awareness workshop for bulk waste generators including apartment owners association, hotels, restaurants, hospital and nursing homes to improve sanitation services so the city can perform better in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan 2025, officials said. Further, if the bulk waste generator will not set up a compost making unit, the authority will stop collecting their waste from July 1. 'We've advised them several times in the past about waste segregation, and setting up of compost making units. We have warned them earlier too. It's time they cooperate so Noida can perform better in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan. If they fail to do so, they will have to pay the fine of ₹ 500 from July 1,' Indu Prakash Singh, officer on special duty, Noida Authority, said. According to Solid Waste Management Rules, any entity producing over 100 kg of waste daily is classified as a bulk waste generator and is mandated to process wet waste through composting. The authority on Thursday held a workshop in Panchsheel Balak Inter College in Sector 91, attended by owners of hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, colleges, apartment owners' associations, and other bulk waste producers. The authority had also organised this workshop on June 14 at the same place, appealing the bulk waste generators to comply with the rules or face penalty. Experts at the event urged stakeholders to segregate dry and wet waste and highlighted that composting can be done easily on-site. In the previous years, Noida ranked 324th in 2018 Swacch Survekshan contest, 150th in 2019 (1st in Uttar Pradesh), 25th in 2020, 4th in 2021 (7-star garbage-free city), and 5th in 2022 (recognised as a 'self-sustainable city'). In 2023, Noida ranked 14th on national level and received a five-star rating in garbage-free and water-plus (wastewater recycling) categories.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Rainwater systems, waste segregation now mandatory for societies: MCG
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Tuesday directed the bulk waste generators (BWGs) in the city to ensure wet, dry, and hazardous waste segregation at source. The directive was given at a meeting chaired by MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka with BWGs, to clarify their responsibilities under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. According to estimatesby the civic body, BWGs contribute nearly 500 tonne of waste daily in Gurugram, underscoring the need for their cooperation in managing the city's mounting waste. (HT Archive) 'BWGs must ensure segregation of wet, dry, and hazardous waste at the source. Wet waste should be composted and used for maintaining green spaces, while dry and hazardous waste must be handed over to authorised recyclers,' Jaluka said, explaining that any establishment generating 100kg or more of daily waste or spread over 5,000 square metres falls under the BWG category. Such entities — including residential societies, commercial establishments, and institutions — are required to manage waste within their premises. According to estimatesby the civic body, BWGs contribute nearly 500 tonne of waste daily in Gurugram, underscoring the need for their cooperation in managing the city's mounting waste. Further, 'Mera Kachra, Meri Zimmedari' (My Waste, My Responsibility) was also discussed at the meeting. Jaluka urged BWGs to verify the disposal methods adopted by their waste contractors to ensure environmentally sound practices. Jaluka also lauded the waste management practices implemented by Park View Spa society in Sector 47, showcasing their composting and recycling techniques. Pointing at the need for efficient rainwater harvesting and property self-certification, the additional commissioner stressed for mandatory installation and proper functioning of rainwater harvesting systems as per the Haryana Building Code, 2017. 'Effective rainwater harvesting not only helps reduce urban flooding but also aids in groundwater recharge, especially ahead of the monsoon,' he said. The additional commissioner also called for active participation in the MCG's Property ID self-certification initiative to streamline property records and promote accountability.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
AP awards Rs 62.4 crore legacy waste clearance project to Blue Planet; targets garbage-free state by 2025
VIJAYAWADA: In a significant push toward a garbage-free Andhra, the Swachh Andhra Corporation, in coordination with the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, has awarded legacy waste remediation contracts worth Rs 62.4 crore to Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The work will be executed by its subsidiary, Zigma Global Environ Solutions, under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0. The initiative targets the removal of over 9.2 lakh metric tons of legacy waste across major urban areas including Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, Gudur, and two large dumpsites under Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. The six-month project involves bio-remediation, bio-mining, and land reclamation, adhering to Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Officials said the project will unlock valuable urban land, enhance air and groundwater quality, and reduce carbon emissions. It is also expected to create significant employment for semi-skilled and unskilled workers, contributing to local economic development. 'This is a crucial step in our goal to make the state free of legacy waste by October 2, 2025,' said a Swachh Andhra Corporation official. Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet, stated, 'Sustainability begins with action. This project goes beyond waste removal—it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and advancing a circular economy.' Zigma Global Director Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur added that the initiative aligns with India's broader vision of environmental restoration and community empowerment.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of TOI Report On Futala Lake, Summons Authorities
1 2 3 Nagpur: The National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) has taken suo motu cognizance of a TOI report highlighting the deteriorating condition of Nagpur's iconic Futala Lake. The report, published on May 25, 2025, titled 'Futala Lake's charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance', prompted the NGT's principal bench in New Delhi to initiate action after a hearing on June 5. The tribunal order, passed by justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and coram member A Senthil Vel, acknowledged the environmental and public health concerns raised in the article, including trash accumulation along the shoreline, foul odour from rotting offerings, lack of functional toilets, and weak enforcement by civic bodies against pollution and religious dumping. The tribunal has impleaded three key agencies as respondents — Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), and Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). They have been sent notices to file their responses on affidavit a week before the tribunal's Western Zone bench at Pune hears the matter on August 6, after obtaining approval from the NGT chairperson. The order observes that the issues highlighted in the article potentially violated key provisions of environmental legislation, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The bench cited the 2021 Supreme Court ruling in Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai vs Ankita Sinha, which validated NGT's power to take up environmental matters suo motu based on credible media reports.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cacora waste plant soon to be fully operational
Panaji: Goa Waste Management Corporation cleared the hurdles to enable the full-capacity operation of the solid waste management plant at Cacora to reduce the burden on the garbage treatment plant at Saligao. A senior officer said that at present, the plant is operating at 70% capacity, and it will soon reach its 100% capacity. For that, all the waste generated in and around the plant will be shifted to the plant. Waste from four talukas — Quepem, Curchorem, Canacona, and Dharbandara — will be treated at the plant by procuring additional vehicles. A senior officer said that govt promised to use specialised vehicles to transport the waste to the plant to avoid slippage of leachate on the road while transporting the waste. 'We decided to add additional vehicles so that the waste generated in South Goa is shifted to the Cacora plant to meet its full capacity,' a senior officer said. The 100 TPD (tonne per day) solid waste treatment plant at Cacora started functioning but never reached its full operational capacity. The solid waste management facility was set up under the aegis of the department of science, technology and waste management and the GWMC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo It was set up on the site of an erstwhile waste dump and covers an area of approximately 81,000sqm. The legacy waste dump was removed using bioremediation to make way for the construction of the Rs 173 crore plant. The plant was constructed along the lines of the Saligao plant, and the design was upgraded to take into account the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and learnings from the shortcomings of the Saligao plant. The plant will have separate lines for wet and dry waste, with the organic extruder being the heart of the system. The design and technical parameters of the plant were vetted by an expert committee. New special vehicles will be procured to transport the waste to the plant without any leachate dripping on the road, which was the main reason for the plant not operating at full capacity.
