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India Gazette
3 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
CAQM issues strict directions to curb landfill fires, open waste burning in NCR
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued comprehensive directions on Tuesday to tackle one of the 'major contributors' to air pollution- open burning of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), and curbing open biomass generating Particulate Matter and other harmful gaseous pollutants. According to a statement, the directions aim to eliminate fire incidents in Sanitary Landfill (SLF) sites, dumpsites, and open burning of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)/ biomass across the National Capital Region (NCR). The Commission has directed the concerned agencies in the NCR to take appropriate actions under two broad categories with a view to prevent fire incidents and resultant high levels of air pollution. The agencies are directed to manage legacy waste at SLF and dumpsites, and also to manage fresh generation of MSW to prevent fire incidents. According to the official statement, the agencies are required to carry our proper identification, categorization, demarcation and fire risk assessment of all SLFs and dumpsites located in Delhi-NCR. Extensive bio-mining and bio-remediation are to be carried out in landfills and dumpsites to 'liquidate the legacy waste as per the targeted timelines already submitted to the Supreme Court,' with the Delhi government and state governments to review the action plans. CCTV cameras are also to be installed at these sites, with appropriate fencing arrangements along the boundary. Installation of Methane Gas Detectors at the SLFs and dumpsite are also required so that high methane concentration areas are identified and preventive measures are taken. Similarly, other fire-fighting arrangements are to be made available at all sites, with period mock drills to be conducted too, including quarterly audits for Fire Safety and hazardous emissions. The workers at the site are to be provided with proper safety gear and personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for safe handling of legacy waste. For dealing with new waste, CAQM has directed that agencies ensure collection, segregation, transportation and processing of waste in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. There will be 'zero tolerance' towards burning of MSW at vulnerable points, intermediate dumps and collection centres, along with regular enforcement teams to be deployed for ensuring prevention of open burning of MSW. The CAQM directions also call for increasing the capacities of urban local bodies to process horticulture waste in parks, gardens, green belts, institutions, and roadside areas and intensifying collection during the autumn season. ZQM has also said that regular capacity-building programs should be incorporated for sanitation staff. 'All concerned agencies as mentioned under various statutes relating to solid waste management have been directed to ensure compliance with the Statutory Directions of the Commission,' CAQM's statement read. All State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/ Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) have to submit a consolidated State wide report on prevention and control of sanitary landfill site and dumpsite fires and open Municipal Solid Waste/ Bio-mass burning in Delhi-NCR to the Commission in a prescribed format for the Quarterly Report, with the commission warning that non-compliance might invite penal action. (ANI)
India Today
8 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
National Green Tribunal issues notice to Chennai collector over canal pollution
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Chennai District Collector and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, seeking their responses regarding pollution concerns in the Captain Cotton Canal in Tribunal was hearing a suo motu (initiated on its own, without formal complaint or petition from an external party) case concerning the Captain Cotton Canal, which has become severely clogged due to the widespread dumping of garbage and the discharge of untreated an order dated May 29, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel said, "As per the news item, the situation becomes particularly dire at the stretch near Anderson Road, close to the Ayanavaram bus stand, where heaps of plastic waste and garbage severely impede the water flow." The report further highlighted the discharge of untreated raw sewage directly into the canal, worsening its condition and contributing to the degradation of the once-functional waterway.'The news item indicates violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Solid Waste Management Rules and the Environment (Protection) Act,' the tribunal bench observed that the news report raised 'substantial issues' concerning compliance with environmental the tribunal added the Chennai District Collector and the Member Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as parties to the case and directed: 'Issue notice to the above respondents for filing their response/reply.'advertisementThe matter has been scheduled to be heard before the NGT's Southern Zonal Bench in Chennai on August by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Green rule flout: NGT tells PCB to fine HMC
Kolkata: The NGT directed the WBPCB to impose a penalty on Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. It also instructed the board to assess environmental compensation for continued violation of environmental laws within two months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Eastern Bench of the NGT criticised HMC for failing to submit an action taken report on measures it took to manage the Belgachhia landfill, which collapsed earlier this year, and for not preparing a solid waste management plan. The tribunal directed the HMC commissioner to appear before it in virtual mode at the next hearing. The principal secretary or additional chief secretary of the urban development department was instructed to file an affidavit explaining the steps taken for compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The NGT took suo motu cognizance of the TOI report dated March 24, 2025, on the overburdened Howrah dumpyard. Environment activist Subhas Datta was directed to assist the court as an applicant in the matter. "It is evident there is no proper handling, management, processing, and disposal of solid waste within the HMC jurisdiction, and there is flagrant violation of provisions of SWM Rules," the order said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Plastic waste processing plant set up in Greater Noida's Ecotech 12
NOIDA: Greater Noida has set up a plastic waste processing plant, known as a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), in Ecotech 12. The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) established this facility, which has the capacity to process five metric tons of waste per day. Waste collected from nearby areas will be brought to this plant, where it will be segregated and used to prepare raw material from plastic. This raw material will then be used to make products like chairs, tables, and lamps. The facility has a monthly capacity to segregate approximately 150 metric tons of waste. Greater Noida generates nearly 25 tons of plastic waste per day. According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, it is the duty and responsibility of urban local bodies to set up MRFs in their area. An MRF is a facility where non-compostable solid waste is temporarily stored to facilitate segregation, sorting, and recovery of recyclables from various components of waste by the authorised informal sector of waste pickers, informal recyclers, or any other workforce engaged by the local body for the purpose before the waste is delivered or taken up for its processing or disposal. Dadri MLA Tejpal Nagar, the Authority's ACEO Shrilakshmi VS, and OSD Abhishek Pathak inaugurated the facility on Wednesday. Nagar stated that proper waste management is crucial for any city. 'The authority's initiative in processing waste and working towards making Greater Noida clean is appreciated. Residents from both villages and sectors should support and benefit from this facility,' he said. Chetram Singh, a senior manager at Greater Noida Authority, explained that the waste material is segregated into different streams of waste fractions (paper, plastic, packaging paper, bottles, etc.), which are then sold to intermediaries who supply bulk material to the recycling industries. 'This facility will only handle plastic waste. We will also raise awareness for segregation of waste at the household level,' he said. ACEO Shrilakshmi mentioned that this MRF centre is part of an effort to make Greater Noida a clean and beautiful city. She said that this initiative will only succeed if residents segregate waste at the source. She urged citizens to keep two separate dustbins for wet and dry waste. The centre will initially process five tons of waste daily, and its capacity may be increased in the future. The cost of setting up this facility is Rs 4 crore, which will be borne by HDFC Bank under its CSR fund. The centre will be operated and managed by an NGO, the Centre for Environment Education (CEE). Kartikeya Sarabhai, Director of CEE, said a campaign will be launched to raise awareness among residents about segregating waste at the household level.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Five shopkeepers fined for dumping waste on road in Erode
Five shopkeepers, who dumped municipal solid waste on the road, were fined ₹2,700 by the Erode Corporation officials on Saturday. According to a release from the civic body, officials found waste dumped in public areas in Manikoondu, Periyavalasu, and Manickampalayam, all located in Zone Two, and levied fines totalling ₹2,700 on the shopkeepers. The civic body added that such inspections and imposition of penalties would continue across all wards. The local body urged residents and commercial establishments to cooperate in maintaining cleanliness and public health. The official release said there were a total of 1,69,912 residential properties and 27,386 commercial establishments across all 60 wards under the Corporation's jurisdiction where biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste were collected separately from households every day using 122 light commercial vehicle (LCV) trucks. Additionally, separate vehicles were deployed from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily to collect biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste from commercial establishments. Approximately 60 tonnes of biodegradable waste collected each day was converted into compost at 22 micro-composting centres and was distributed free of cost to farmers. However, some shops and residents in commercial areas continued to dump waste in public places and into stormwater drains instead of handing it over to conservancy workers. This practice led to blockages in the drainage system, posing a threat to public hygiene and health. In accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and under the instructions of the Corporation Commissioner (in-charge) and Deputy Commissioner K. Dhanalakshmi, penalties were imposed on those who disposed of waste in public spaces, the release added.
