In a decisive move to tackle mounting garbage mounds and frequent fire outbreaks, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a 500-metric tonne waste processing plant at Bhandewadi. Spread over seven acres, the facility will lift Nagpur’s processing capacity from 1,300 to 1,800 tonnes per day, easing the city’s waste crisis.
The project will be executed by Bhumi Green Energy, a private firm with an impressive track record in urban waste management. In Lucknow, Bhumi’s operations helped propel the city from 45th place in Swachh Survekshan 2017 to a regular top-10 performer — a transformation civic officials here hope to replicate.
Using advanced technology, the Bhandewadi plant will sort waste with magnets to remove metals and blowers to separate plastics and paper. Recyclables will be sold, while remaining waste will be converted into compost and refuse-derived fuel (RDF), slashing landfill volumes and cutting fire risks.
Under a public-private partnership model, NMC will guarantee a daily supply of waste, and Bhumi will handle setup, operations, and maintenance. Officials say the project will curb pollution, prevent dangerous fires, and turn “trash into resources.”
Environmentalists have hailed the move as a bold step toward sustainable urban living, reducing health hazards from open dumping and burning. Once operational, the plant is expected to modernize Nagpur’s waste infrastructure, align with environmental norms, and offer a cleaner, safer city for residents.
Bhandewadi’s long-standing garbage nightmare may finally meet its match.
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