Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has launched the second phase of its bio-mining project at the Bhuasuni dumping yard, stepping up efforts to tackle decades of accumulated waste and improve the city’s environmental health.
Under the new phase, nearly 9 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste will be processed in a phased manner using scientific waste-treatment methods. Civic officials said the initiative is expected to accelerate the restoration of the long-used dumping site and strengthen Bhubaneswar’s push towards sustainable waste management.
Over the last three years, the municipal corporation has already processed around 12 lakh metric tonnes of old waste from the Bhuasuni site. With the addition of Phase 2, the total quantity of waste treated at the landfill is expected to reach nearly 21 lakh metric tonnes.
Bio-mining is a process that involves segregating old mixed waste, recovering reusable materials, and scientifically disposing of the remaining debris. The method helps reduce environmental damage caused by open dumping while also reclaiming land for future use.
The Bhuasuni dumping yard served as Bhubaneswar’s primary waste disposal site between 2008 and 2022. However, concerns over pollution, foul odour, and environmental hazards had intensified over the years, prompting authorities to adopt cleaner and more sustainable waste-processing measures.
The transition towards bio-mining gained momentum in 2023 after directives from the National Green Tribunal, which instructed urban local bodies across the country to stop open dumping and implement scientific waste management practices.
Officials said no fresh waste is currently being dumped at Bhuasuni or nearby locations such as Daruthenga, indicating a shift towards more regulated disposal systems.
The successful implementation of the second phase is expected to improve environmental compliance, reduce pollution risks, and create healthier living conditions for residents in nearby areas. Civic authorities believe the project will also play a key role in transforming Bhubaneswar’s long-term urban waste management infrastructure.
