99 lakh MT legacy waste cleared at Bhalswa; Delhi minister Manohar Lal calls for faster action

New Delhi: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar visited the Bhalswa Dumpsite to review the ongoing legacy waste remediation work being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), underscoring the government's continued focus on accelerating the remediation and monitoring the progress of clearing legacy waste.

The inspection was conducted in the presence of the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and senior officials of the Department of Urban Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

During the on-site review, MCD informed the Minister that till 31st July, 2026, 99.07 lakh MT legacy waste has been remediated at Bhalswa dumpsite, and the remaining mound of legacy waste is expected to be cleared by 15 October 2026, while the waste accumulated up to March 2026 is targeted for clearance by 31 December 2026.


The Minister directed MCD that the newly awarded work for processing fresh waste arriving at the Landfill site be expedited, so that the pace of remediation is further accelerated and scientific management of incoming waste is ensured without delay.

The inspection underscores the sustained priority being accorded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to the time-bound clearance of legacy waste and the comprehensive remediation of the Bhalswa dumpsite.