Ranjit Singh Masoun
Joga Singh Rajput
Amritsar
The bioremediation of legacy garbage at the Baghtanwala Dump Site is progressing at a steady pace under the supervision of the Municipal Corporation Amritsar. As per the directions of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Amritsar, Sh. Bikramjit Singh Shergill, Additional Commissioner Sh. Surinder Singh today inspected the site to review the ongoing bioremediation work.
During the inspection, the Additional Commissioner examined various locations where modern machinery has been installed for the scientific processing of waste and reviewed the day-to-day progress. He held discussions with officials of the EcoStan Company and directed them to further accelerate the work to ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe. He also stressed the importance of maintaining clear access routes for vehicles engaged in the collection and transportation of fresh garbage from different parts of the city, so that routine waste lifting operations continue smoothly.
From 01 October 2025 to 04 January 2026, a total of 1,50,551 metric tonnes of legacy waste has been processed at the site. The average quantity of waste processed stands at 2,452.5 metric tonnes per day. Up to 31 December 2025, 1,40,741 metric tonnes of waste had already been scientifically treated. In the first four days of January 2026, the daily waste processing ranged between 2,415 and 2,490 metric tonnes, reflecting the enhanced pace of bioremediation activities.
The Additional Commissioner further apprised that the company has installed new machinery at the site, with the help of which the daily garbage processing capacity is expected to increase significantly from 2,400 metric tonnes to 5,000 metric tonnes per day.
The Municipal Corporation Amritsar continues to closely monitor the bioremediation operations to ensure timely clearance of legacy waste and effective management of current municipal solid waste, reaffirming its commitment towards a cleaner, healthier, and environmentally sustainable Amritsar
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