Bhalswa dumpsite: 99.07 lakh MT legacy waste cleared; full clearance targeted by 15 October 2026
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Delhi's Bhalswa dumpsite on 1 August 2026, where 99.07 lakh MT of legacy waste had been remediated, with clearance expected by 15 October 2026.
Summary
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal inspected the Bhalswa dumpsite in Delhi on 1 August 2026 to review legacy waste remediation by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. About 99.07 lakh MT of legacy waste had been remediated till 31 July 2026, and the waste is expected to be cleared by 15 October 2026. The minister called for faster processing of fresh waste at sanitary landfills to speed up the remediation.
Key facts
- Site
- Bhalswa dumpsite, Delhi
- Reviewed
- 1 Aug 2026, by Manohar Lal
- Remediated
- 99.07 lakh MT (till 31 Jul 2026)
- Target
- Clearance by 15 Oct 2026
- Agency
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Practice MCQs 1 questions
By what date is the legacy waste at Delhi's Bhalswa dumpsite expected to be cleared, as per the review of 1 August 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 15 October 2026
About 99.07 lakh MT had been remediated till 31 July 2026 and the waste is expected to be cleared by 15 October 2026.