Delhi's Bhalswa Landfill Transformation: Final Biomining Phase Launched

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has unveiled the third and last phase of its ambitious biomining project at the Bhalswa landfill, aiming to process and clear 40 lakh metric tonnes of accumulated waste by the close of 2026.

Dominating the city's waste management landscape, the Bhalswa landfill has long been a concern due to decades of accumulated refuse. The current initiative promises a pivotal shift towards reclaiming usable land and reducing health hazards for nearby residents, a representative briefed PTI.

In a strategic move to accelerate progress, the MCD is soliciting online bids from competent agencies to undertake the 'Reclamation of land through disposal of legacy waste by Bio-remediation and Bio-mining.' The target is to process 17,000 metric tonnes of waste daily. Prospective agencies must demonstrate their capability through a rigorous double-bid system and a robust past performance in large-scale environmental undertakings.