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Delhi has operationalised its first dedicated green waste processing plant near ITO to handle horticulture waste generated from road maintenance and public landscaping. The facility will process branches, shrubs and pruning residue into compost for reuse in government gardens and green belts. The move follows repeated complaints about waste piling up along roadsides. Similar units are being developed in multiple locations, and more are planned across districts. Authorities said the initiative will reduce dumping, cut transport costs and improve maintenance of public spaces.
Delhi's Public Works Department has started its first green waste processing plant near ITO to scientifically manage horticulture waste generated from roadside maintenance and green belts. The facility was made operational in the past week. Advertisement
The department maintains a large network of roads, central verges and landscaped stretches across the city. However, until now, there was no dedicated system to process green waste such as tree branches, shrubs and pruning residue. As a result, trimmed waste often remained piled up along roads for days, leading to foul smell, blocked footpaths and inconvenience to pedestrians and motorists. Resident welfare associations and schools had raised concerns over the issue.
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma stated that the department had long felt the need for a scientific disposal mechanism. He explained that the new plant would convert collected green waste into compost, which will be reused by the horticulture wing for maintaining plantations, gardens and roadside greenery.
Officials clarified that the ITO facility is the first fully functional plant of its kind under the department. At the same time, green waste processing facilities have also been completed at Patparganj Industrial Area, Secretariat Nursery, Mukarba Chowk Nursery, Lajwanti Nursery in West Delhi, Sukhdev Vihar and RK Puram. Work is progressing to establish at least six additional plants in the next phase. The long-term plan is to ensure that each district has at least one such facility to decentralise processing and reduce transportation pressure.
By treating waste closer to the source, the department expects to reduce instances of open dumping and lower transportation expenses. Officials also pointed out that unattended green waste in the past had contributed to clogged drains during monsoon and occasional traffic disruptions. Converting waste into compost is expected to improve soil quality and support ongoing plantation drives across the capital.
The initiative is part of broader efforts by civic and state agencies in Delhi to improve urban waste management practices, especially after recurring complaints about unsegregated waste and poor roadside maintenance in recent years.
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