*Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla Announces Fast-Tracking of Dump 3 Clearance*
City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla today announced remarkable progress in Chandigarh’s mission to eliminate legacy waste.
She informed that Dump 1 and Dump 2 have already been fully cleared, marking a major milestone in the city’s waste management efforts.
Providing details, the Mayor stated that Dump 1, which had 5 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of legacy waste, was cleared at a rate of 12,820 MT per month within the target of 39 months.
Similarly, Dump 2, comprising 8 lakh MT, was cleared in 26 months processed at 30770 MT per month
Speaking about Dump 3, Mayor Babla highlighted the challenges faced when she took office, with waste being processed at a slow pace of just 9,000 MT per month. She stated:
“To expedite the clearing of Dump 3, I arranged ₹12 crore from the Chandigarh Administration. I also brought in two agencies, increasing the processing speed to 50,000 MT per month.”
Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reaffirmed her unwavering commitment:
“I am fully committed to ensuring that Dump 3 is cleared within my tenure. I am personally monitoring the progress with regular inspections from the Municipal Office. I assure the residents of Chandigarh that no new waste dumps will be created in the future.”
This initiative reflects the MCC’s dedication to a cleaner, more sustainable Chandigarh.
