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Dehradun's Waste Crisis: New Study Amidst Resident Outcry
30 Sep
Summary
- New waste study planned for Sheeshambara trenching ground.
- Residents seek permanent solution for decades-old waste site.
- Officials to study Kashipur's waste-to-energy plant model.
A collaborative study of the waste accumulation at Dehradun's Sheeshambara trenching ground has been initiated by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) and IIT-Roorkee. This effort addresses persistent objections from residents who have voiced concerns for nearly two decades.
The Pachhvadoon Sanyukt Samiti has formally approached the Garhwal commissioner and DMC officials, highlighting the urgent need for a permanent solution as proposals to relocate the site have faced logistical hurdles. Residents allege a decline in waste processing efficiency over the past year, contributing to the growing problem.
In light of these issues, DMC is planning to visit Uttarakhand's first waste-to-energy plant in Kashipur, operational since 2023, to study its model. Officials are exploring advanced technologies, such as potentially non-polluting incinerators, to manage the over five lakh tonnes of unprocessed waste at Sheeshambara, where more than 500 metric tonnes are dumped daily.
