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Delhi Garbage Burns in UP Mills, Ignites Health Fears
16 Apr
Summary
- Six paper mills in UP received show-cause notices for waste burning.
- Delhi's Ghazipur landfill waste is allegedly burned in Muzaffarnagar.
- Residents report health issues like cancer and respiratory problems.
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has issued show-cause notices to six paper mills in Muzaffarnagar. The mills are accused of burning substantial amounts of waste originating from Delhi's Ghazipur landfill. This practice has sparked significant environmental and health concerns among local residents and activists.
While the paper mill association claims the waste is processed into refuse-derived fuel (RDF) before combustion, local activists dispute this. They allege that unprocessed garbage, including hazardous plastic and rubber, is being burned directly. This purportedly leads to severe health problems like cancer, asthma, and respiratory issues in surrounding rural areas.
Muzaffarnagar's location within the National Capital Region (NCR) complicates matters, as RDF burning is restricted in this area. Despite these restrictions and ongoing complaints, including protests by farmer groups against waste transportation, the UPPCB has initiated action by issuing notices to the mills involved.
