The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to give the city’s most neglected waste a proper burial. A new scientific landfill for inert waste — the non-recyclable, non-compostable leftovers from solid waste processing — will soon be constructed at Bhandewadi, offering a sustainable solution to a growing urban challenge.
Spread across 7 acres and backed by ₹12 crore under the Solid Waste Management Plan, the project will safely store the dusty, heavy waste that usually ends up in open dumps. This inert material has no reuse potential and has long contributed to pollution and land degradation in the city.
Unlike conventional dumping, this facility will adopt scientific methods. A 2–3 meter deep pit lined with protective sheeting will prevent contamination of groundwater. Additionally, a leachate drainage system will direct any liquid runoff to a treatment unit, curbing stench and soil pollution.
“This landfill is about responsibility,” said Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari, NMC Commissioner. “We’re not just getting rid of garbage — we’re managing it right.”
Nagpur now joins cities like Indore and Pune, which have successfully implemented similar scientific landfills, resulting in cleaner dump sites and better waste segregation.
For Bhandewadi, often criticized for its sprawling, stinking garbage mounds, this development promises a cleaner and safer future. It’s also expected to ease pressure on existing dump yards and discourage illegal dumping in the area.
Construction is expected to commence soon, with completion targeted within a year — marking a decisive step toward responsible waste management in Nagpur.
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