Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Lucknow's C&D Waste Recycling Faces Implementation Challenges
Lucknow has a plant that recycles old building materials, like bricks and concrete.
It turns this waste into useful items such as paving stones and concrete blocks.
The plant can handle a lot of waste, but not all construction waste is collected.
Some builders and residents don't follow the rules and dump waste illegally.
The city is trying to educate people and improve trash pickup.
Experts say the city needs to collect more waste and enforce the rules better to keep the city clean and reduce pollution.
Lucknow's C&D waste recycling plant processes approximately 150 tonnes of waste daily.
The city generates 250-300 tonnes of C&D waste each day, with only a portion collected regularly.
Rise Eleven collects waste and operates the recycling plant, which can process 300 tonnes per day.
Unauthorised dumping of C&D waste remains a problem despite awareness campaigns.
Officials acknowledge the need for improved enforcement and collection to address the issue.
- Who
- Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC), construction companies, residents, Rise Eleven (concessionaire).
- What
- Challenges in managing Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Lucknow.
- When
- On the eve of World Environment Day.
- Where
- Lucknow, India, specifically at the C&D waste recycling plant in Harikansh Garhi, Mohanlalganj.
- Why
- To reduce pollution, recycle waste, and comply with environmental regulations.
- Recycling Plant Capacity
- 150 tonnes daily
- C&D Waste Generated
- 250-300 tonnes daily
- Plant Processing Capacity
- 300 tonnes per day
- Recycled Products
- Interlocking pavers, concrete blocks, precast walls, tree pots
- Compliance Issues
- Weak enforcement
- Recycled material usage in government projects
- 20-25%