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The proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant in Gurugram has drawn opposition from local residents, who have raised concerns over its location and potential environmental impact. Residents of nearby sectors submitted objections during a public hearing organised by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), citing issues related to air pollution, groundwater contamination, traffic congestion and public health. The facility is proposed to be developed near residential areas and is intended to process construction and demolition waste generated across Gurugram. While authorities maintain that the project will improve scientific waste management, residents have urged the government to relocate the facility to a less populated area before granting environmental clearance.
The proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant in Gurugram has encountered resistance from residents living near the proposed site, with several objections being raised during a public hearing conducted by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). The hearing, held in the past week, formed part of the environmental clearance process for the project.
The facility has been proposed on nearly 30 acres of land in the Basai area and is intended to process construction and demolition waste generated across Gurugram. The project is expected to help the city manage increasing volumes of C&D waste through scientific collection, processing and recycling.
Residents from nearby sectors, including Sector 103, attended the hearing and expressed concerns over the plant's proximity to residential neighbourhoods. They argued that the project could adversely affect air quality, increase heavy vehicle movement and create environmental and public health issues for people living in the surrounding areas.
Several participants stated that the proposed location was unsuitable because of its closeness to residential developments. They also raised concerns over the possibility of groundwater contamination, dust emissions and noise pollution resulting from continuous transportation and processing of construction debris. Residents urged the authorities to identify an alternative site away from densely populated areas before proceeding with the project.
Officials representing the Haryana State Pollution Control Board informed attendees that the public consultation was a mandatory requirement under the environmental clearance process. The board recorded the objections and representations submitted during the hearing, which will be considered while evaluating the proposal.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), which is implementing the project, has maintained that the facility is required to improve the city's construction waste management system. The civic body has stated that the plant will enable scientific processing and recycling of construction and demolition waste, reducing illegal dumping and supporting cleaner urban development.
According to project documents, the proposed facility will include infrastructure for receiving, segregating, processing and recycling construction waste into reusable materials. The project is expected to handle waste generated from construction and demolition activities across Gurugram and surrounding areas.
While residents reiterated their demand for relocation of the proposed plant, the project proponents maintained that appropriate environmental safeguards would be incorporated to minimise operational impacts. The HSPCB will now examine the concerns raised during the public hearing before taking the next steps in the environmental clearance process.
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