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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a halt to solid waste dumping at the Jawahar Nagar processing facility in Hyderabad, causing a major waste management crisis for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and surrounding urban local bodies. The order, pending a report from IIT Bombay on legacy waste processing, was issued in response to a petition citing pollution from the dump yard. This leaves the GHMC scrambling to manage the nearly 10,000 metric tons of waste it normally receives daily, potentially leading to over 38,000 tons of uncollected waste in the coming days. While GHMC officials express difficulty in finding alternative solutions, petitioners hail the order as a significant step towards resolving the long-standing pollution problem.

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Hyderabad Faces Waste Crisis as Green Tribunal Halts Dumping at Jawahar Nagar

Hyderabad, November 7, 2025 – The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and surrounding urban local bodies are grappling with a potential waste management crisis following an order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to halt the dumping of solid waste at the Jawahar Nagar processing facility. The order, received on November 6th, came after a petition was filed citing pollution caused by the dump yard.

The NGT’s directive, issued pending a report from IIT Bombay on the processing of legacy waste at the facility, allows for the continued processing of existing waste but prohibits the addition of any new waste. This leaves the GHMC, which normally receives approximately 8,500 metric tonnes of solid waste daily at Jawahar Nagar, in a precarious position. Surrounding municipalities contribute another 1,100-1,200 metric tonnes.

“All doors are shut for us,” an anonymous GHMC official stated, highlighting the difficulty in finding alternative locations to dispose of the city’s waste. The order could result in over 38,000 tonnes of uncollected waste within the next four days before the final hearing on November 11.

While GHMC officials are struggling to find a solution, petitioners are celebrating the NGT’s action. “This is a historic order,” said a representative of the petitioners, “which will lead to resolution of the issue they were forced to endure for decades.”

The NGT’s decision shines a light on the challenges of solid waste management in rapidly urbanizing areas and the growing tension between development and environmental concerns.

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