Delhi Plans to Clear Bhalswa Landfill by 2026

New Delhi's government has pledged to clear the Bhalswa landfill, one of the city's largest trash sites, by March 2026 as part of a broader initiative to address waste management and reduce the visibility of landfills in the capital. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that efforts to reclaim the site have already resulted in the removal of 35% of the waste, which has decreased the landfill's height from 60 to 53 meters. The city generates over 11,000 tons of solid waste daily, contributing to ongoing challenges in waste disposal and management. Local neighborhoods surrounding the landfill are home to many impoverished residents who depend on scavenging for income. The government also aims to prevent the formation of new garbage mountains while planning similar remediation efforts at other major landfills, including Okhla and Ghazipur. Despite progress, ongoing waste dumping remains a significant hurdle to effective cleanup efforts.