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Faridabad Copes With Waste Crisis: New Dump Site Opens
14 Nov
Summary
- Faridabad shifts waste dumping to Mirzapur village temporarily.
- New site use continues until processing capacity significantly increases.
- Environmentalists criticize unsegregated waste dumping practices.
The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) has designated Mirzapur village as a temporary disposal site for the city's municipal waste. This decision comes after a directive from the Punjab and Haryana high court, which prohibited further dumping on 152 acres of ecologically sensitive Aravalli land near Bhakri village. The MCF plans to utilize the Mirzapur site until the processing capacity at the Pratapgarh facility is significantly enhanced. Currently, Faridabad generates about 1,200 tonnes of solid waste daily, far exceeding the existing processing capabilities.
Environmental advocates have criticized the continued practice of dumping unsegregated waste, arguing it contravenes the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. These rules mandate waste segregation at the source and scientific management. Protests have previously occurred regarding the dumping of mixed waste on Aravalli land. An MCF official stated that the new site would be cleared once the Pratapgarh plant's capacity is upgraded. The civic body is also initiating a tender process for waste segregation, as none is currently in place. The high court's interim order on November 5 restricts further dumping on the Aravalli site until December 4.
