Ongole processes 1.76 lakh tonnes of legacy waste
Ongole Municipal Corporation officials have processed 1.76 lakh tonnes of legacy waste out of a total 2.56 lakh tonnes at the Guthikondavaripalem dumping yard. The District Collector has directed staff to accelerate recycling efforts and promote public awareness regarding waste segregation.
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Effective waste management is essential for urban sanitation and environmental health in rapidly growing Indian cities.
Out of the 2.56 lakh tonnes of legacy waste accumulated at the Guthikondavaripalem dumping yard, nearly 1.76 lakh tonnes have been processed so far, Ongole Municipal Corporation (OMC) officials informed Prakasam District Collector P. Raja Babu during an inspection at the site on the outskirts of Ongole city on Friday (July 31, 2026).
The Collector monitored the process of workers handling the waste collected from the city. He directed the OMC staff to expedite the waste recycling process operations. The officials stated that the RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) generated is being transported to cement factories, inert material is being used to fill low-lying areas, and bio-soil materials are being utilised as fertiliser.
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