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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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Chandigarh Plans 17 New Sites for Construction Waste Disposal

CHANDIGARH: As construction and demolition (C&D) waste continues to rise in the city, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to create 17 new designated sites for waste disposal across various wards. Currently, the MC oversees around 20 designated sites, but officials assert that these are insufficient due to escalating construction activities, necessitating more collection points. The MC’s Building and Road (B&R) wing is actively identifying feasible locations for the new sites. Once selected, the proposals will be submitted to the urban planning department for necessary approvals, particularly related to land allocation. A recent letter to MC executive engineering officers states:…

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No OCs for Hyderabad Builders Over Illegal Debris Disposal

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: Building owners may be denied occupancy certificates (OCs) if they do not dispose of construction and demolition (C&D) waste properly, as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) plans to implement stricter regulations soon. In this regard, the state government has decided to require building owners to submit a C&D waste disposal certificate when applying for occupancy certificates with the GHMC. A government order regarding these regulations is expected within the next few weeks. Officials stress that this initiative aims to reduce illegal dumping on roadways, vacant lots, and water bodies, which has become a…

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Chennai clears 2 lakh tonnes of building waste in 6 months

Representative Image CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation has successfully removed 2 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste over the last six months across all 15 city zones. The cleanup operation commenced on January 7, initially focusing on seven zones before expanding to all after resolving a legal issue. Supported by Premier Precision Surface, the effort now utilizes 168 vehicles, including earthmovers, tipper lorries, and compact trucks, averaging about 1,000 tonnes of waste clearance per day. Officials stated that the waste is sent to recycling centers located at Kodungaiyur and Perungudi, where it is sorted and repurposed into paver…