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Mangaluru to Build C&D Waste Unit at Pachanady

Representative AI image MANGALURU: The rampant dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in vacant lots and rivers continues in the city. In response, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is considering reserving land at Pachanady for effective C&D waste management. To curb violations, MCC officials have convened multiple meetings and agreed to establish a facility at the Pachanady dump yard for C&D waste management. Builders will be required to pay a fee for using this facility. In addition, the MCC plans to implement strict penalties to deter C&D waste dumping in public spaces. DC Darshan HV, who oversees the MCC,…

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Mysuru Civic Body Begins Construction Demolition Plant Work

Representative image created by AI MYSURU: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has commenced the establishment of a construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant. This facility, approved by the Mysuru Development Authority, will be set up on a 9-acre site in Hanchya-Sathagalli, adjacent to the Outer Ring Road, with an investment of ₹11.7 crore. MCC has started collecting construction debris and is currently dumping it at the Hanchya-Sathagalli location. Out of the 500 tonnes of solid waste generated daily in the city, approximately 100 tonnes consist of C&D waste. This initiative is pivotal for enhancing Mysuru’s cleanliness ranking, as part…

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Panchkula launches C&D waste policy for debris clearance

Representative AI image PANCHKULA: To tackle the increasing issue of construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumped across Panchkula, the municipal corporation has developed a detailed management plan. The corporation is in the process of hiring an agency tasked with the loading, collection, transportation, and unloading of the waste at a designated site in Jalouli village, responding to complaints from both bulk and non-bulk waste generators based on predetermined charges. The agency will handle public complaints and collect waste from various locations in the city. The total estimated cost of the contract is Rs 2.13 crore for one year, with the…

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Gurugram Suffers from Construction Dust Amid GRAP-III Violations

GURUGRAM: Air quality in the city has continued to worsen, largely due to construction dust from ongoing projects flouting GRAP-III restrictions that were instituted earlier today. In defiance of the ban, construction work is still taking place in areas such as Sector 28, Sushant Lok, Sector 53, and Sector 112. According to the GRAP guidelines, civic authorities are tasked with enforcing rigorous site inspections, impounding visibly polluting vehicles, and implementing dust control measures at all construction and demolition (C&D) sites. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is also required to evaluate compliance and periodically shut down any non-compliant sites.…

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Delhi to install CCTV at 524 sites to curb construction dumping

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: In a bid to combat illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in public areas, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will install CCTV cameras at 524 sites across 12 city zones. The Shahdara South zone will host the highest concentration, with 113 locations. Officials discussed the issue at a recent meeting where the Public Works Department (PWD) agreed to provide the cameras, although PWD has not made any comments regarding this decision. “The installation of these cameras will help identify repeat offenders and impose penalties. While our teams conduct inspections, it’s challenging to…

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Kolkata: Construction Debris Dumping to Trigger Stop-Work Notices

Representative Image KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is intensifying its approach to monitor the illegal dumping of construction materials on roadways, which contributes to severe waterlogging across the city. From now on, developers working on buildings will be mandated to store construction materials on the ground floor of any new structures immediately post-construction; non-compliance will result in a stop-work order from the authorities. KMC Mayor Firhad Hakim stated on Friday that construction materials need to be stored appropriately on-site. He directed building department officials to issue stop-work notices if materials such as sand, cement, or bricks are found abandoned…

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Ludhiana to Soon Inaugurate Construction Waste Plant

Representative Image LUDHIANA: Several highly anticipated projects by the civic body are set for inauguration and will soon be accessible to the public. The all-weather swimming pool and the construction and demolition waste plant have been completed, while the basketball court is nearing its finish. Officials anticipate that the remaining work will take another week. The construction and demolition (C&D) waste plant located in Dhandhari was originally part of the Smart City Mission but later transitioned to the Swachh Bharat Mission due to rising costs and structural changes. Initially budgeted at Rs 2.69 crore, the project faced challenges when the…