Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Chandigarh Landfill: NGT Acts on Toxic Waste Concerns
There's a big trash pile in Chandigarh that is making the air, soil, and water dirty.
The bad stuff from the trash is leaking out and causing health problems for people nearby.
A court is now involved because the trash pile wasn't cleaned up when it was supposed to be.
Officials are working on fixing it, but it's taking longer than expected, and some people are getting sick from the pollution.
NGT initiated proceedings over hazardous waste mismanagement at Chandigarh's Dadumajra landfill.
Toxic leachate from the dump is contaminating nearby areas and water sources.
Residents report increased respiratory illnesses and skin infections.
The deadline to clear the dump has been extended to July 31, 2025, but missed.
The CPCC issued a show-cause notice to the Municipal Corporation over leachate leaks.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT), Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC), residents of nearby areas.
- What
- Mismanagement of toxic waste at the Dadumajra landfill in Chandigarh is causing environmental and health concerns.
- When
- Proceedings initiated recently; multiple deadlines for waste removal have been missed, with a revised target of July 31, 2025.
- Where
- Dadumajra landfill in Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- Due to failures in waste management, resulting in toxic leachate contaminating the surrounding environment and posing health risks.
Residents/Environmentalists
Municipal Corporation
Accountability
Residents/Environmentalists
The Municipal Corporation's delayed actions and failures in waste management are causing severe health and environmental damage.
Municipal Corporation
The Municipal Corporation is working to fix the issues.
- Location
- Dadumajra landfill, Chandigarh
- Contaminant
- Toxic leachate
- Health Issues
- Respiratory illnesses, skin infections, tuberculosis
- NGT Hearing Date
- November 3, 2025
- Waste Processing Target
- July 31, 2025 (missed)
