Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Chennai Advances Waste Facility Despite Public Opposition
Chennai is building a new facility to deal with trash in Kodungaiyur.
This facility will turn waste into energy and other useful things.
Even though some people don't want the waste-to-energy part, the city is going ahead with the project.
They've hired an engineer to watch over the construction and make sure everything is done correctly.
The project includes a waste-to-energy plant, a recycling center, a composting area, and a bio-CNG plant.
The engineer will oversee the project's construction and operations for a few years, ensuring it goes smoothly.
Some residents protested against the plan.
GCC is moving forward with a ₹1,268.38 crore Integrated Solid Waste Processing Facility in Kodungaiyur.
The project includes a Waste-to-Energy plant, MRF, composting unit, and a bio-CNG plant.
An independent engineer will supervise the project's construction and operations.
The engineer's term is for three years, with potential extension.
A demonstration against the project was held by residents in May 2025.
- Who
- Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), independent engineer, and residents.
- What
- Construction of an Integrated Solid Waste Processing Facility (IWPF).
- When
- Construction phase and part of the operations phase, with a demonstration on May 25, 2025.
- Where
- Kodungaiyur, near the existing dump yard.
- Why
- The GCC is proceeding with the project despite opposition.
Resident Opposition
GCC Implementation
Public Opposition vs. Project Advancement
Resident Opposition
Residents demonstrated against the Waste-to-Energy component of the project.
GCC Implementation
The GCC is moving forward with the Integrated Solid Waste Processing Facility.
- Project Cost
- ₹1,268.38 crore
- Core Components
- Waste-to-Energy (WtE) power plant, automated material recovery facility (MRF), composting unit, bio-CNG plant
- Location
- Kodungaiyur
- Independent Engineer Term
- Three years, with possible extension
- Demonstration Date
- May 25, 2025
