Delhi Commits to Flattening Bhalswa Landfill by 2026

The city government has pledged to expedite waste processing at its largest landfill site, though ongoing challenges threaten progress.

The Bhalswa landfill in New Delhi, containing over 4 million tons of waste, is set to be cleared by March 2026, according to the city's environment minister.
Efforts to reduce the landfill's size began in 2019, but delays have occurred due to fresh waste dumping and administrative hurdles.
Biomining, a process used to separate and repurpose waste materials, has cleared 35% of the Bhalswa site, with plans to use reclaimed land for projects like a bamboo park.
Delhi generates over 11,000 tons of waste daily, complicating efforts to prevent new waste accumulation at landfill sites.
The government has also set long-term deadlines to address other major landfill sites, with complete remediation targeted by December 2028.