Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping and burning of garbage in Sonepat, Haryana, 15/01/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhay Dahiya & Others Vs State of Haryana dated 15/01/2019 regarding dumping and burning of garbage in violation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and discharging of untreated water by the Municipal Council, Sonepat near Deenbandhu Chotu Ram Science and Technology University, Murthal creating lot of pollution and adverse impact on the health.

Judgement Date: 
15/01/2019
Tags:
Garbage, Municipal Solid Waste, Sonipat (T), Haryana, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Health Effects
Solid Waste

City to set up Sh20bn plant to clear waste, generate energy

The construction of the much-awaited Sh20 billion power plant at Dandora dumpsite to help manage the thousands of tons of waste generated daily in the city will begin in June.

Publication Date: 
04/01/2019
Star (Kenya)
Tags:
Africa, Kenya, Waste Management, Solid Waste, Garbage, Waste Recycling
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal dumping of garbage in village Sudher, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, 02/01/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunita Thakur, Pradhan, Bageshwari Mahila Mandal, Sudher Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 02/01/2019 regarding illegal dumping of garbage in village Sudher near Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) workshop affecting public health which is contrary to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Judgement Date: 
02/01/2019
Tags:
Garbage, Waste Disposal, Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Air Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding garbage burning near a railway station, Delhi, 02/01/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shalini Katiyar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 02/01/2019 regarding frequent garbage burning near the railway platform of Lodhi Colony Railway Station.

Judgement Date: 
02/01/2019
Tags:
Garbage, Delhi, Waste Incineration, Air Pollution, Municipal Corporations, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Municipal Solid Waste
Solid Waste

Calcutta landfill burning, city getting pollutant-rich smoke

The Dhapa dumping ground has been burning for nearly a month and the thick smoke billowing out of the site is making the city’s polluted air even more toxic.

Publication Date: 
13/12/2018
Telegraph (Kolkata)
Tags:
West Bengal, Kolkata, Municipal Corporation, Garbage, Landfill, Landfill Gas, West Bengal Pollution Control Board
Hazardous Waste

Mundka fumes as industries lay waste to all green norms

NEW DELHI: Residents have alleged that industries in Mundka continue to burn plastic, leather and motor engine oil despite a ban, even as illegal units continue to thrive on agricultural land.

Publication Date: 
05/12/2018
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Waste Disposal, Plastics, Garbage, Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), Hazardous Waste
Solid Waste

Shanghai goes all-in for garbage sorting

Authorities in Shanghai are asking for opinions from the public until Dec 6 on a draft regulation regarding garbage classification.

Publication Date: 
27/11/2018
China Daily
Tags:
China, Garbage, Waste Disposal, Waste Recycling
Solid Waste

Garbage segregation mandatory from December

AHMEDABAD: With Mount Pirana growing at an alarming rate, the AMC has finally put its foot down.

Publication Date: 
22/11/2018
Times Of India (Ahmedabad)
Tags:
Gujarat, Waste Management, Ahmedabad (T), Garbage, Solid Waste
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of garbage at Shakti Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, 19/11/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Confederation of Trans Hindan RWA’s Ghaziabad Vs U.P. State Pollution Control Board & Others dated 19/11/2018.

Judgement Date: 
19/11/2018
Tags:
Garbage, Municipal Solid Waste, Ghaziabad (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Uttar Pradesh
Air Pollution

Note from Chairman, EPCA on visits to hot spots of NCR to ascertain groundlevel enforcement of directions issued and actions taken

EPCA Chairman visited various ‘hot spots’ in continuation of drive to identify local sources of pollution in Delhi and NCR region and to check on enforcement of measures directed under GRAP.

Publication Date: 
28/10/2018
Environment Pollution(Prevention and Control) Authority for NCR (EPCA)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, Waste Management, Garbage, Delhi

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