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Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to address the continuous inflow of fresh waste at the Bhalswa landfill, while reviewing ongoing bioremediation work at the site. The intervention comes as authorities attempt to accelerate the clearance of legacy waste and flatten one of the capital's largest landfill mounds. Officials highlighted that despite progress in waste processing, thousands of tonnes of fresh waste continue to be dumped daily, affecting remediation timelines. The directive also includes adopting improved waste segregation practices, deploying advanced technologies, and strengthening fire prevention measures, reflecting a renewed focus on achieving landfill clearance targets within defined timelines.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has instructed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to control the inflow of fresh waste at the Bhalswa landfill, while reviewing the progress of bioremediation efforts aimed at clearing legacy waste and reducing the height of the landfill mound in recent days in north Delhi. Advertisement
The direction was issued during an on-site inspection of the Bhalswa dumping ground, where the LG assessed ongoing biomining operations and waste processing activities. Senior civic officials briefed him on the current status of remediation work, including the use of trommelling machines to segregate and process accumulated waste into reusable materials such as refuse-derived fuel and construction inputs.
During the review, the LG emphasised that while progress has been made in reducing legacy waste over the past year, the continued dumping of fresh waste remains a significant challenge. Officials indicated that nearly 4,000 tonnes of new waste is being added daily at the site, complicating efforts to achieve targeted timelines for landfill clearance and land reclamation.
The LG directed the MCD to adopt a more comprehensive waste management strategy that addresses both legacy waste and newly generated municipal waste simultaneously. This includes improving segregation at source, enhancing processing capacity, and ensuring that incoming waste is treated without adding to the landfill burden.
In addition, authorities have been asked to accelerate remediation through the deployment of advanced technologies and increased machinery. The LG indicated that global best practices and technical expertise should be considered to improve efficiency and ensure faster outcomes in landfill reduction.
Fire prevention measures were also highlighted as a priority, particularly with the onset of summer, when landfill sites are more vulnerable to fires due to methane emissions and high temperatures. Officials were instructed to implement precautionary systems and maintain safety protocols at the site to mitigate environmental and operational risks.
The Bhalswa landfill, one of Delhi's three major dumping sites along with Ghazipur and Okhla, has been undergoing bioremediation since 2022 following directives to eliminate large waste mounds identified as major pollution sources. Despite ongoing efforts, authorities acknowledge that substantial volumes of waste remain to be processed before the site can be fully reclaimed.
The intervention underscores the administrative focus on accelerating landfill remediation while addressing systemic gaps in waste handling. By emphasising control over fresh waste inflow alongside legacy waste clearance, authorities are seeking to ensure that ongoing remediation efforts translate into measurable and sustained reductions in landfill volumes.
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