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Delhi's total installed waste processing capacity is 7,641 tonnes per day, although actual processing is slightly lower.

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Delhi Landfills Overflow: Waste Crisis Deepens

Q: What is the current waste situation at Delhi's Okhla landfill?

As of December-end, the Okhla landfill contained approximately 2.64 million metric tonnes of waste, combining legacy and fresh accumulation.

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Summary

Okhla landfill has over 2.6 million tonnes of waste.
Bhalswa landfill carries a burden of nearly 4.8 million tonnes.
Delhi generates over 14,000 tonnes of municipal waste daily.

Delhi Landfills Overflow: Waste Crisis Deepens

New Delhi's primary landfill sites at Okhla, Bhalswa, and Ghazipur are facing significant waste management challenges. As of December-end, Okhla contained approximately 2.64 million metric tonnes of waste, including legacy and fresh accumulation. The Bhalswa site carries a heavier load, with nearly 4.8 million metric tonnes.

Ghazipur, one of the most visible "garbage mountains," holds the largest burden at over 7.7 million metric tonnes. Delhi generates over 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, with recent collections ranging from 14,076 to 14,656 tonnes.