18,000 MT of C&D waste cleared in October: Municipal Corporation of Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-ruled Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) claimed it had cleared over 18,000 metric tons of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from across the city in a sweeping clean-up drive throughout October.

The MCD launched a month-long campaign to address the growing concerns over C&D waste accumulation. “MCD remains committed to improving the lives of Delhiites by implementing citizen-friendly measures,” Mayor Shelly Oberoi said.

“By geo-tagging waste clearance sites, the MCD has enhanced transparency and accountability, ensuring precise data on waste removal across each location,” she added.

Oberoi also encouraged the public to participate in these efforts urging residents to report waste concerns through the MCD311 App. “We will continue to clear C&D waste from all over Delhi. Residents can report instances on the MCD311 App to get waste lifted from their surroundings.”

The clean-up drive focused on areas throughout Delhi, with operations tailored to each zone’s specific waste density and civic complaints. The Central Zone emerged as the highest-performing region, clearing over 2,800 metric tons of waste from key sites, including Nizamuddin West, Barapullah Nallah, Amar Colony, and Kalkaji Extension Main Road, MCD said.

In the Keshavpuram Zone, nearly 2,350 metric tons of waste were cleared from residential and commercial hubs like Shalimar Bagh, Saraswati Vihar, Paschim Vihar, and Ashok Vihar. Similarly, the West Zone recorded over 2,700 metric tons of waste removed from neighborhoods such as Vishnu Garden, Hari Nagar, Janakpuri, and Uttam Nagar.

Karol Bagh, a zone known for its vibrant commercial activities, saw nearly 1,700 metric tons of waste cleared, significantly enhancing public access and traffic flow. Major areas like New Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, and East Patel Nagar Road benefited from these efforts.

In Shahdara North Zone, the MCD removed around 900 metric tons of waste from dense residential areas, including Maujpur Road, Sonia Vihar, and Ashok Nagar. Shahdara South Zone saw nearly 1,500 metric tons cleared, targeting neighborhoods such as Anand Vihar and I.P. Extension.

The Civil Lines Zone recorded over 1,250 metric tons of waste removed, with a focus on locations like University Road, Bhalswa, and Jahangirpuri. The Rohini Zone cleanup resulted in approximately 540 metric tons of waste being cleared from areas such as Burari and Rohini Sectors.

South Delhi zones, including Malviya Nagar, Dakshin Puri, and Vasant Kunj, saw nearly 965 metric tons of waste removed. Additionally, the heritage-rich City-SP Zone, which includes Chandni Chowk, Ram Bagh, and Shastri Nagar, benefited from over 1,070 metric tons of waste clearance.

The Najafgarh Zone recorded over 1,450 metric tons of waste removed, impacting areas such as Dwarka, Chandan Park, and Rewla Khanpur.