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Gurgaon Waste: Only 15% Needs Landfill
14 Jul
Summary
- Only 15% of Gurgaon's daily waste requires landfill disposal.
- Biodegradable waste alone could generate significant electricity.
- Poor segregation and infrastructure hinder resource recovery.
A comprehensive study commissioned by the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) indicates that a staggering 85% of the city's daily 1,100 metric tonnes of municipal waste can be repurposed. Only 165 tonnes, approximately 15%, necessitates landfilling, while the remainder is suitable for composting, recycling, or conversion into fuel and energy.
The research highlights that the city's biodegradable waste fraction, making up 47.8% of the total, could yield approximately 38,200 cubic metres of biogas daily. This output is sufficient for generating 6.8-7.5 MW of electricity or producing 13-15 tonnes of compressed biogas (CBG).
Despite this potential, Gurgaon faces significant challenges in waste management. The study identified poor source segregation, contamination of recyclables, and a continued reliance on centralized disposal as key barriers preventing effective resource recovery. Experts suggest mandatory three-bin segregation and enhanced processing infrastructure.
The findings challenge the city's existing disposal-centric strategy, emphasizing a shift towards integrated waste processing and resource recovery. MCG officials are now focusing on developing new processing strategies and improving compliance from bulk waste generators to alleviate the burden on existing landfills.
