MCD removes 18,000 MT construction waste to curb dust pollution in Delhi
WATER & WASTE

MCD removes 18,000 MT construction waste to curb dust pollution in Delhi

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) recently reported removing nearly 18,000 metric tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from various parts of the city in October. This initiative aimed to address the increasing concerns over C&D waste buildup and reduce sources of air pollution.

Mayor Shelly Oberoi expressed that, under the guidance of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the MCD is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Delhi's residents by implementing citizen-friendly policies. She highlighted that through the geo-tagging of waste clearance sites, the AAP-led MCD has improved transparency and accountability, ensuring accurate data on waste removal at each location. Oberoi emphasized that efforts to clear C&D waste would continue citywide, and residents could report instances on the MCD311 app to have waste removed from their surroundings.

In the central zone, over 2,800 metric tonne of waste were cleared, marking it as the highest-performing zone. Key areas such as Nizamuddin West, Barapullah Nallah, Amar Colony, and Kalkaji Extension Main Road were prioritized, leading to significant improvements in sanitation and traffic flow in these densely populated regions. Similarly, in the Keshavpuram zone, the MCD removed almost 2,350 metric tonnes of waste from locations including Shalimar Bagh, Saraswati Vihar, Paschim Vihar, and Ashok Vihar.

The West zone recorded the removal of more than 2,700 metric tonnes of waste from prominent areas such as Vishnu Garden, Hari Nagar, Janakpuri, and Uttam Nagar. Karol Bagh, known for its vibrant commercial activity, saw substantial clean-up efforts as well, with nearly 1,700 metric tonnes of waste removed from high-traffic locations like New Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, and East Patel Nagar Road.

In the Shahdara North zone, the MCD cleared approximately 900 metric tonnes of waste from high-density residential areas such as Maujpur Road, Sonia Vihar, and Ashok Nagar. The Shahdara South zone reported nearly 1,500 metric tonnes of waste removal, concentrating efforts in residential areas like Anand Vihar and IP Extension. Over 1,250 metric tonnes were removed in the Civil Lines zone, focusing on critical locations such as University Road, Bhalswa, and Jahangirpuri.

The Rohini zone saw around 540 metric tonnes of waste cleared, primarily from Burari and various sectors of Rohini. In the Narela zone, nearly 865 metric tonnes were removed from areas such as Narela Mandi, Village Bankner, and Alipur. South Delhi benefitted from the clearance of approximately 965 metric tonnes of waste in neighborhoods like Malviya Nagar, Dakshin Puri, and Vasant Kunj.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) recently reported removing nearly 18,000 metric tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from various parts of the city in October. This initiative aimed to address the increasing concerns over C&D waste buildup and reduce sources of air pollution. Mayor Shelly Oberoi expressed that, under the guidance of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the MCD is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Delhi's residents by implementing citizen-friendly policies. She highlighted that through the geo-tagging of waste clearance sites, the AAP-led MCD has improved transparency and accountability, ensuring accurate data on waste removal at each location. Oberoi emphasized that efforts to clear C&D waste would continue citywide, and residents could report instances on the MCD311 app to have waste removed from their surroundings. In the central zone, over 2,800 metric tonne of waste were cleared, marking it as the highest-performing zone. Key areas such as Nizamuddin West, Barapullah Nallah, Amar Colony, and Kalkaji Extension Main Road were prioritized, leading to significant improvements in sanitation and traffic flow in these densely populated regions. Similarly, in the Keshavpuram zone, the MCD removed almost 2,350 metric tonnes of waste from locations including Shalimar Bagh, Saraswati Vihar, Paschim Vihar, and Ashok Vihar. The West zone recorded the removal of more than 2,700 metric tonnes of waste from prominent areas such as Vishnu Garden, Hari Nagar, Janakpuri, and Uttam Nagar. Karol Bagh, known for its vibrant commercial activity, saw substantial clean-up efforts as well, with nearly 1,700 metric tonnes of waste removed from high-traffic locations like New Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, and East Patel Nagar Road. In the Shahdara North zone, the MCD cleared approximately 900 metric tonnes of waste from high-density residential areas such as Maujpur Road, Sonia Vihar, and Ashok Nagar. The Shahdara South zone reported nearly 1,500 metric tonnes of waste removal, concentrating efforts in residential areas like Anand Vihar and IP Extension. Over 1,250 metric tonnes were removed in the Civil Lines zone, focusing on critical locations such as University Road, Bhalswa, and Jahangirpuri. The Rohini zone saw around 540 metric tonnes of waste cleared, primarily from Burari and various sectors of Rohini. In the Narela zone, nearly 865 metric tonnes were removed from areas such as Narela Mandi, Village Bankner, and Alipur. South Delhi benefitted from the clearance of approximately 965 metric tonnes of waste in neighborhoods like Malviya Nagar, Dakshin Puri, and Vasant Kunj.

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