Mumbai's Kanjurmarg Landfill Odour Complaints Plunge to None After High Court Directive
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The BMC reported a total cessation of odour complaints at Mumbai's Kanjurmarg landfill following a Bombay High Court directive to establish a monitoring committee and implement waste management measures.
Background
The Kanjurmarg landfill receives approximately 6,100 metric tonnes of waste daily and has accumulated nearly 189 lakh metric tonnes since 2011. UCLA identified it as one of the world's top 25 methane hotspots.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKanjurmarg landfill: Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- FactKanjurmarg landfill: Accumulated nearly 189 lakh metric tonnes of waste since 2011.
- S&TMethane: A potent greenhouse gas produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste in landfills.
- BodyBMC: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is the local governing body for Mumbai.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the environmental and public health implications of landfill-based waste management in rapidly urbanizing Indian cities. Suggest sustainable alternatives to mitigate methane emissions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Public health risk: Chronic respiratory issues and groundwater contamination due to uncontrolled methane and leachate seepage.
- Institutional bottleneck: Delayed transition from 'dumping' to 'waste-to-energy' infrastructure despite judicial oversight.
- Technical intervention: Limitations of chemical capping and Tarpaumatic covers in addressing long-term subterranean methane hotspots.
Keywords: methane hotspots · waste-to-energy · anaerobic decomposition · urban waste management · judicial activism
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