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GURGAON: MCG and its waste management concessionaire Ecogreen have locked horns over leachate management at the Bandhwari landfill site. The civic body has issued a notice to the concessionaire asking it to ensure that leachate is not discharged beyond the boundary of the landfill.
In its reply, the concessionaire said clearing of leachate produced after biomining is not its responsibility.
MCG, in its notice served to the concessionaire, also stated that both disk tube and reverse osmosis (DTRO) and leachate treatment plants are running below capacity and have been found to be defunct. The notice also mentioned leachate from the landfill isn’t being treated and transported on a daily basis and “poses significant health and safety risks to the nearby villages.”
MCG has now deployed tankers to transport leachate. “We issued Ecogreen a notice recently asking them to clear leachate since it is their responsibility. But it has replied that leachate management is not their responsibility. We are seeking legal opinion,” said Pradeep Kumar, MCG joint commissioner (Swachh Bharat Mission).
In its reply, Ecogreen said MCG has deployed private agencies for legacy waste processing at the landfill, so the agencies are responsible for treatment, management and disposal of leachate as per their respective agreements.
“The scope of work of the agencies also includes leachate management. Moreover, we have sent a number of reminders to MCG to reclaim the village road so that leachate mixed with rainwater doesn’t go into Aravalis, but these agencies haven’t cleared the garbage. So, MCG should lift and transport leachate at the risk and cost of these private companies instead of Ecogreen,” said an Ecogreen representative.
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In its reply, the concessionaire said clearing of leachate produced after biomining is not its responsibility.
MCG, in its notice served to the concessionaire, also stated that both disk tube and reverse osmosis (DTRO) and leachate treatment plants are running below capacity and have been found to be defunct. The notice also mentioned leachate from the landfill isn’t being treated and transported on a daily basis and “poses significant health and safety risks to the nearby villages.”
MCG has now deployed tankers to transport leachate. “We issued Ecogreen a notice recently asking them to clear leachate since it is their responsibility. But it has replied that leachate management is not their responsibility. We are seeking legal opinion,” said Pradeep Kumar, MCG joint commissioner (Swachh Bharat Mission).
In its reply, Ecogreen said MCG has deployed private agencies for legacy waste processing at the landfill, so the agencies are responsible for treatment, management and disposal of leachate as per their respective agreements.
“The scope of work of the agencies also includes leachate management. Moreover, we have sent a number of reminders to MCG to reclaim the village road so that leachate mixed with rainwater doesn’t go into Aravalis, but these agencies haven’t cleared the garbage. So, MCG should lift and transport leachate at the risk and cost of these private companies instead of Ecogreen,” said an Ecogreen representative.
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Leachate: MCG chief orders action against 4 officers
MCG commissioner and GMDA CEO have taken action against an assistant engineer and three junior engineers for the overflow of leachate from the Bandhwari landfill site into the Aravalis. They have also ordered a notice to be issued to Ecogreen, the waste management concessionaire, to ensure that the necessary facilities are operational at the landfill site. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has also issued a show-cause notice to MCG for flouting norms at the Bandhwari site. Two fire incidents have also been reported at the landfill site.
MCG commissioner and GMDA CEO have taken action against an assistant engineer and three junior engineers for the overflow of leachate from the Bandhwari landfill site into the Aravalis. They have also ordered a notice to be issued to Ecogreen, the waste management concessionaire, to ensure that the necessary facilities are operational at the landfill site. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has also issued a show-cause notice to MCG for flouting norms at the Bandhwari site. Two fire incidents have also been reported at the landfill site.
Leachate from Bandhwari flows again into Aravalis, forest dept sends teams for probe
Residents and activists in Gurgaon have alleged that black viscous liquid, suspected to be leachate from the Bandhwari landfill, is flowing into the Aravalis, damaging the soil and water. Environmentalists claim that the waste concessionaire managing the landfill has been responsible for this in the past. The forest and wildlife department has sent teams to investigate the issue. Despite instructions from the National Green Tribunal, fresh waste is still being dumped daily at the landfill site. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has imposed environmental compensation on the civic body for flouting waste disposal norms.
Residents and activists in Gurgaon have alleged that black viscous liquid, suspected to be leachate from the Bandhwari landfill, is flowing into the Aravalis, damaging the soil and water. Environmentalists claim that the waste concessionaire managing the landfill has been responsible for this in the past. The forest and wildlife department has sent teams to investigate the issue. Despite instructions from the National Green Tribunal, fresh waste is still being dumped daily at the landfill site. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has imposed environmental compensation on the civic body for flouting waste disposal norms.
Upkeep of Gurgaons streetlights to remain with MCG, not GMDA
The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) will continue to maintain and operate the city’s streetlights, despite a proposal to transfer the maintenance of key arterial roads to the Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). MCG will retain responsibility for the entire city’s streetlights, as they have the necessary technical expertise. The concessionaire for streetlights claimed that MCG owed them Rs 21 crore ($2.9 million), but MCG officials stated that a payment of Rs 10 crore ($1.4 million) had already been released and there were no further outstanding payments. Residents emphasized the importance of prompt repairs for damaged streetlights.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) will continue to maintain and operate the city’s streetlights, despite a proposal to transfer the maintenance of key arterial roads to the Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). MCG will retain responsibility for the entire city’s streetlights, as they have the necessary technical expertise. The concessionaire for streetlights claimed that MCG owed them Rs 21 crore ($2.9 million), but MCG officials stated that a payment of Rs 10 crore ($1.4 million) had already been released and there were no further outstanding payments. Residents emphasized the importance of prompt repairs for damaged streetlights.
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