Lucknow Becomes Uttar Pradesh’s First “Zero Fresh Waste Dump City”
- In January 2026, Lucknow became Uttar Pradesh’s first “Zero Fresh Waste Dump” city under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban by ensuring 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste.
- This achievement was marked by the commissioning of the Shivri Solid Waste Management Plant with a capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day.
- With two additional plants, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation can now process over 2,100 metric tonnes of waste daily, fully covering the city’s approximate daily waste generation of 2,000 metric tonnes.
- Waste segregation includes 55% organic and 45% inorganic waste; organic waste is converted into compost and biogas, while inorganic waste ....
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