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Haryana govt declares ‘solid waste exigency’ in Ggm
The initiative aims to tackle the city’s growing waste crisis by implementing comprehensive measures to manage and reduce untreated waste effectively
![Firefighters trying to control the fire at the waste treatment plant in Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram earlier this month. (HT PHOTO) Firefighters trying to control the fire at the waste treatment plant in Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram earlier this month. (HT PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/150x84/Firefighters-trying-to-control-the-fire-at-the-was_1718217500653.jpg)
Innovations and understanding chemical components of waste will boost its reuse: Experts
Innovations and understanding chemical components of waste will boost its reuse: Experts
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CHandigarh MC planning to set up plant to segregate mixed waste at Dadumajra dump
The civic body collects around 500 tonnes of waste daily, of which around 300 tonnes is wet waste, including horticulture waste, while the remaining is dry waste
![The automated waste segregation plant is planned to come up at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5.22 crore. (Keshav Singh/HT) The automated waste segregation plant is planned to come up at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5.22 crore. (Keshav Singh/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/150x84/The-automated-waste-segregation-plant-is-planned-t_1717875072395.jpg)
Solid waste situation horrifying, says SC
SC questions untreated solid waste in Delhi, neighboring cities violating citizens' right to pollution-free environment. Urges urgent action to curb pollution.
![A fire at the Ghazipur landfill site in late April. (PTI) A fire at the Ghazipur landfill site in late April. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/13/150x84/A-fire-at-the-Ghazipur-landfill-site-in-late-April_1715625810704.jpg)
Supreme Court seeks ‘concrete action plan’ to fix Delhi’s garbage woes
The court was hearing a petition on pollution in Delhi filed by environmental activist and lawyer MC Mehta in 1985
![Firefighting vehicles at the Ghazipur Landfill area in New Delhi on April 22, 2024.(Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) Firefighting vehicles at the Ghazipur Landfill area in New Delhi on April 22, 2024.(Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/22/148x111/Fire_1713811842737_1713811843313.jpg)