Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Mohali Residents Protest Proposed New Dumping Ground
Imagine a place where people used to throw their trash.
It made the air dirty and caused problems.
Now, they want to put the trash there again!
The people who live nearby are very angry because they remember how bad it was before.
They don't want to breathe in bad air or have health problems again.
They're saying, 'No more trash here!'
They want the city to find a better place for the trash, not near their homes.
The people are protesting, and they want the city to listen to them and find a solution to the garbage problem.
Mohali residents oppose a new dumping ground near Phase 8B, the site of an old landfill.
Protests were sparked by JCB machines clearing land adjacent to the old landfill.
Residents cite years of suffering from the previous landfill, including toxic air and legal battles.
Local leaders and residents are united in their opposition, demanding a permanent solution to the garbage crisis.
The Municipal Corporation claims it is merely reclaiming and cleaning the land, not establishing a new dump.
- Who
- Residents of Mohali, including those from Sector 90-91, are protesting against the move.
- What
- Residents are opposing the establishment of a new dumping ground near the site of an old landfill in Mohali.
- When
- The protest occurred when JCB machines started clearing land on the site.
- Where
- Near Phase 8B in Mohali, on the site of an old landfill.
- Why
- Residents oppose the move due to past experiences with toxic air and legal battles related to the old landfill and demand a more permanent solution.
Residents' Perspective
Municipal Corporation and Mayor's Perspective
Land Use Plans
Residents' Perspective
Object to new dumping grounds near residential areas.
Municipal Corporation and Mayor's Perspective
The Municipal Corporation maintains that the land is being reclaimed and cleaned, not being used for waste disposal.
Environmental Safety
Residents' Perspective
Fear and frustration from the old landfill, including air pollution and past legal battles.
Municipal Corporation and Mayor's Perspective
The MC’s focus on land reclamation and clean-up, highlighting immediate needs.
- Location of Protest
- Near Phase 8B, Mohali
- Land Area Cleared by JCB
- Approximately 13-14 acres
- Court Commissioner Visit
- Scheduled for August 18th
- Legal Battle Duration
- 18 years