Mumbai, July 2 -- Municipal commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey has urged a strengthening of Dehradun's waste management system and the acceleration of legacy waste disposal. He reported that the city generates about 572 tonnes (t) of waste every day, with the quantity occasionally increasing to as much as 645 t per day. The scale of daily generation, he said, demands sustained operational focus by the municipal corporation.
Pandey noted that processing of daily waste is functioning satisfactorily despite certain shortcomings and instructed officials to address identified gaps. He emphasised the need for continuous monitoring and incremental improvements to ensure efficient processing of waste generated across the city. He called for enhanced coordination with collection contractors and the adoption of performance metrics to close operational gaps.
He expressed concern over the slow pace of legacy waste clearance and described accumulated material as posing environmental and public health challenges, making timely removal a priority for the corporation. He directed officials to prepare an effective action plan and to prioritise measures that would expedite the clearance of legacy waste from identified sites.
Discussions have been held with Dehradun Smart City Limited officials to explore a range of technical and logistical options for a long term solution. The commissioner urged inter agency coordination and the mobilisation of resources to strengthen disposal mechanisms and reduce backlog. He recommended evaluation of temporary processing hubs and improved scheduling to accelerate clearance without disrupting daily services.
He also highlighted the need to improve operational efficiency and adopt practical solutions to address the growing waste burden in Dehradun, noting that coordinated efforts by all departments will be crucial. The corporation, he said, must ensure that necessary measures are implemented at the earliest to achieve long term cleanliness and environmental sustainability goals. He urged regular review of progress against time bound targets.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Construction World.