Chennai Clears 200,000 Tonnes Of C&D Waste in 6 Months

28 Jul 2025 CW Team

The Greater Chennai Corporation has cleared 200,268.50 metric tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste between 7 January and 22 July 2025.

According to an official press release, penalties totalling Rs 3.93 million were collected during this period for violations related to unauthorised waste dumping.

Zone-wise data shows that Teynampet recorded the highest volume of debris removal at 20,589.15 metric tonnes, followed by Adyar and Anna Nagar. Manali Zone recorded the least, at 7,348.65 metric tonnes.

Debris clearance resumed in seven zones from 7 January 2025, after resolution of a legal issue, and was expanded to all 15 zones by 17 January, deploying 168 vehicles to clear approximately 1,000 metric tonnes daily.

The waste is transported to processing centres in Kodungaiyur and Perungudi for recycling. The release also noted that contractors are required to inspect locations three times weekly and remove waste after approval through a mobile application.

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