Development of Common Landfill Sites :

MMRDA has created a Solid Waste Management Special Project Cell in Dec 2007 to address the issue of developing the Landfill sites in MMR as mandated by Municipal Solid Waste (M&H) Rules, 2000 and also to develop a comprehensive strategy towards Solid Waste Management for entire Metropolitan Region.

The SWM Special Project cell has completed pre-feasibility survey work of the 15 sites which were identified jointly by MMRDA, MCGM & the State Govt. in the year 2004, out of which six sites meet the requirement of the guidelines and parameters given in MSW(M&H) Rules-2000. Further work of identification of ownership of lands and detailed survey work is in progress. These sites then will be taken into possession by MMRDA for development of scientifically engineered regional Landfill Sites which will be utilized for disposal of process remnants as well as for garbage processing for selected Local Civic Bodies.  

These regional landfill sites are proposed to be developed in the first phase for 25 years from the year 2009 to the year 2034 and in second phase from the year 2035 to the year 2060 taking into account increasing population vis-a-vis increasing generation of garbage in next 50 years.

Apart from developing regional Landfill Sites MMRDA is also gearing–up for establishing appropriate regulatory, financial and institutional mechanism to operate these sites during this period.

No doubt, the concept of developing Common Landfill Sites for the entire Metropolitan Region on such a large scale is unique in nature and has the potential of being a role model which can be emulated in other parts of the country.

Improvement of existing disposal sites with 13 ULBs :

Since the development of garbage disposal site is supplementary and complimentary to the development of Regional Landfill Sites, MMRDA has also undertaken a study of existing garbage disposal sites of 13 Urban Local Bodies in MMR and is also in the process of preparing a comprehensive strategy to improve these sites and create appropriate infrastructure facilities, enhancing their operational utility. 

E-Waste strategy :

Similarly, SWM Project Cell is also working as a nodal agency for establishing an E-waste processing facility for entire MMR where local civic authorities have many limitations and cannot independently handle such specialized infrastructure projects. This approach of MMRDA for E-waste solutions has received appreciation from all corners.

C & D Waste (Construction & Demolition Waste) strategy:

The proper disposal of construction and demolition waste generated by the project works undertaken by MMRDA is a new challenge.

SWM Project Cell endeavors to assess the quantum of such waste for the projected period of 15 years. The strategy is to handle C&D Waste of the works undertaken by MMRDA as per guide lines provided under MSW (M&H) Rules-2000 & also recover and reuse the C&D Waste as per the market demands.

All these projects will defiantly have a tremendous overall impact on the environment and will accelerate the developmental growth of MMR region.