Garbage collection in Crossings Republik, with 14,000 flats, has been halted due to a lack of waste processing facilities, in line with Solid Waste Management Rules. The housing societies and commercial units generate a significant amount of waste daily. The Federation of Crossings Republik AOA may request a two-month extension to establish processing facilities. The Municipal Commissioner has not received such requests and emphasizes holding builders accountable. Compliance with waste management rules is being verified in integrated townships, highlighting the importance of responsible waste management in growing urban areas. The outcome will impact residents and the environment.
For the past fews days, garbage collection from approximately 14,000 flats in the Crossings Republik township has been halted, following directives from the municipal corporation. Integrated townships like Crossings Republik, which are considered bulk waste producers, have faced enforcement actions due to their lack of waste processing plants, a requirement under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
In Crossings Republik, the 29 housing societies collectively generate around 25,000 kg of solid waste daily, in addition to the nearly 5,800 kg/day produced by five large commercial units, including malls. The Federation of Crossings Republik Apartment Owner's Association (AOA) is expected to request a two-month extension from the corporation to establish waste processing facilities.
Ujjwal Mishra, the AOA president, expressed concern about the recent garbage collection suspension, stating that setting up a garbage disposal unit in the township would take at least two months. He emphasized that waste generation couldn't be stopped during this period.
Ghaziabad Municipal Commissioner, Mahak Singh Dayal, revealed that she had not yet received any extension requests from either the developer or AOA members regarding the installation of waste processing plants. She clarified that the municipality's actions were directed at builders who had charged high maintenance fees but failed to establish waste processing units.
Under the SWM Rules, residential societies, hotels, buildings, restaurants, and shops generating over 100 kg of civic waste per day are obligated to establish their waste processing plants to segregate wet and dry garbage. Recently, GMC initiated a drive to verify compliance with waste management regulations in 12 integrated townships, some of which fall under the GDA (Ghaziabad Development Authority). Most of these townships, including Crossings Republik, have engaged third-party firms for waste disposal, which, according to officials, often dispose of unsegregated waste within the municipal limits, increasing the burden on the GMC.
As the situation unfolds, the focus remains on ensuring adherence to waste management rules and regulations within these integrated townships. The actions taken by municipal authorities are intended to hold developers and builders accountable for their responsibilities in establishing waste processing facilities and promoting responsible waste management practices. The case underscores the importance of addressing waste management challenges in rapidly growing urban areas to maintain cleanliness and public health.
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