NewzVille Desk
Lucknow has become Uttar Pradesh’s first “zero fresh waste dump” city after achieving 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, authorities stated.
The milestone follows the commissioning of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, which has a processing capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day.
With three such facilities now operational, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation can process over 2,100 metric tonnes of waste daily—matching the city’s total waste generation.
Officials said door-to-door waste collection efficiency has risen to 96.53%, while source segregation levels exceed 70%.
Organic waste is converted into compost and biogas, while inorganic waste is recycled or processed into Refuse Derived Fuel for industrial use.
The city has also processed a significant portion of its legacy waste and reclaimed land previously used for dumping.
Authorities said the initiative reflects Lucknow’s shift towards sustainable and circular waste management practices.
