National Green Tribunal
Mukesh Kumar Tiwari vs State Of Uttar Pradesh& Ors on 6 August, 2025
Item No. 05 & 06 Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 654/2022
Priyadarshini Colony Sector D
Residence Welfare Society Applicant
Versus
State of Uttar Pradesh& Ors. Respondent(s)
WITH
Original Application No. 8/2023
Mukesh Kumar Tiwari Applicant
Versus
State of Uttar Pradesh& Ors. Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 06.08.2025
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON
HON'BLE DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, EXPERT MEMBER
Applicant: None Present
Respondent: Ms. Garima Prashad, AAG with Ms. Priyanka Swami, Adv. for Lucknow
Municipal Corporation
Ms. Jaya Shahi, Advs. for UPPCB (Through VC)
ORDER
1. In these original applications, the Tribunal is examining the issue of unscientific handling of waste within Lucknow Municipal Corporation.
2. The Tribunal in the order dated 08.04.2025 had examined the progress report filed by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and noted that the aerobic composting pits have been set up in 600 parks and asked the Municipal Corporation to disclose the provision of law permitting such composting pits in the park. The direction of the Tribunal in the order dated 08.04.2025 was as under:
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4. The progress report filed by the Municipal Commissioner, Lucknow Municipal Corporation on page 3135 indicates that the aerobic composting pits have been set up in 600 parks. The Commissioner, Lucknow Municipal Corporation in his next report by way of affidavit will disclose which provision of law permits setting up of the composting pits in the park."
3. The Commissioner, Lucknow Municipal Corporation, has filed the progress report dated 01.07.2025, taking the stand that the composting pits in the park premises have been set up in terms of Rule-15(p) of the SWM Rules, 2016, for in situ processing of horticulture and biodegradable waste.
4. So far as the issue of collection and treatment of the daily generated waste, the facility existing in this regard and the progress in clearing the legacy waste, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation in its progress report dated 01.07.2025 has disclosed as under:
"b) That LMC has operationalised a 39.5-acre site at Shivri and procured an additional 55-acre adjacent parcel for future expansion of MSW facilities. A 2100 TPD MSW processing plant, managed by M/s Bhumi Green Energy, processes approximately 2000 TPD of fresh waste daily. Wet waste is treated using windrow composting; dry waste is segregated, RDF is sent to cement factories; plastic waste is processed for road construction. Inert waste constituting 5-7% is scientifically landfilled in the newly developed facility. True copy of the document regarding identification and procurement of two sites in Shivri for establishment of processing and sanitary landfill facilities is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/2.
c) The remediation of 18.5 lakh MT of legacy waste is under execution. As of 31.07.2025, 13.86 lakh MT has been scientifically processed by M/s Bhumi Green Energy, and the balance 4.64 lakh MT is scheduled for completion by December 2025. Remediation complies with NEERI guidelines and processed areas are being repurposed for green public utility. True copy of the document detailing the legacy waste remediation project executed by M/s Bhumi Green Energy, including capacity of the 4000 TPD plant and quantity processed, is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/3.
LEGACY WASTE REMEDIATED 2 Total legacy waste calculated 18.5 Lakh MT Total legacy remediated 13.86 Lakh MT Total legacy remaining remediation 4.64 akh MT
d) The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has undertaken systematic efforts toward strengthening its waste processing infrastructure through the development of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and Portable Compactor Transfer Stations (PCTS). In the first phase, LMC successfully completed the establishment of 10 MRF-cum-PCTS units by 1st September 2023, representing 40% of its target of 25 such integrated facilities. As of now, eight MRFs are fully operational across the city, each upgraded from a 5 TPD to 25 TPD capacity, and are managed by the appointed concessionaires--Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan Pvt. Ltd. (LSAPL) and Lion Enviro Lucknow Pvt. Ltd. (LELPL). A large-scale MRF facility is currently under construction to further augment capacity. In addition, five new PCTS units have been installed, and 13 refuse compactors (RCs) are in operation to support efficient waste transfer. Tenders for the remaining PCTS units have been awarded to Hyderabad Integrated MSW Limited, and construction is actively underway. Based on current waste generation levels and enhanced processing capabilities, LMC has determined that the present infrastructure suffices for the city's immediate needs, with periodic reassessments planned to evaluate future expansion. True copy of the document providing details of the establishment and operation of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) cum Portable Compactor Transfer Stations (PCTS) is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/4.
e) Further to the above infrastructure, LMC has committed to establishing four Material Recovery Facility-cum-Fixed Compactor Transfer Stations (MRF-cum-FCTS) with 100% capacity installation targeted by 30.06.2024, and 40% of the land earmarked by 31.01.2024. In line with this target, the MRF-cum-FCTS at Dayal is currently under construction. At the Bhaisora site, civil construction has been completed and machinery installation is in progress. Additionally, the FCTSs at Ghaila and Ganga Kheda are fully operational and have been formally handed over to the door-to-door waste collection agencies for routine operations. These facilities are essential for streamlining secondary waste transfer and ensuring compliance with solid waste logistics protocols under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. True copy of the document detailing the construction status of Fixed Compactor Transfer Stations (FCTS) at Dayal, Bhaisora, Ghaila and Ganga Kheda is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/5
f) .As on 31.07.2025, 350 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have been engaged for source segregation under Rule 4(6). Awareness campaigns are conducted by LMC's partners LSAPL and LELPL in association with M/S Everenviro Resources Management Pvt. Ltd. True copy of the document 3 evidencing the engagement of Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in waste segregation efforts is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/6.
g) That Door-to-Door Collection and Household Segregation (Annexure-7): 100% door-to-door waste collection has been achieved across 762,604 households, with 256,957 establishments ensuring segregation. Over 1,000 electric vehicles, handcarts and e-rickshaws are deployed to ensure coverage, even in narrow lanes. True copy of the document showing operational details of door-to-door segregated waste collection, vehicle deployment, and coverage is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/7.
h) That LMC collected ₹8,64,99,198 between April and July 2025 towards user fees, which significantly exceeds prior fiscal collection. This performance aligns with Rule 15(f) and reflects effective service delivery. True copy of the document showing the collection of user charges for solid waste management and supporting revenue statistics is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/8.
i) That over 4,500 rag pickers, waste collectors, and kabadiwalas have been integrated into formal SWM activities. Training and ID cards have been provided, with additional Self-Help Groups participating in MRF operations and pink toilet management. True copy of the document showing the integration of rag pickers, waste collectors, and NGOs into the formal waste management system, including training initiatives and establishment of RRR centres, is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/9.
j) That LMC has installed 130 twin bins and 220 triple bins in markets and parks for source segregation. Refuse compactors are used to collect and transport vendor waste efficiently. True copy of the document showing the installation of waste storage containers for street vendors, including deployment statistics, is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/10.
k) A total of 8,000 sanitation and SWM workers have been trained in waste handling, safety, and segregation. Personal protective equipment and grab bucket desilting machines have been provided. True copy of the document showing training of collection and transportation workers under SWM guidelines is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/11.
l) That between April and July 2025, 100,000 individuals were sensitised through campaigns supported by the Ekatva Foundation, LSAPL, and LELPL. Zone-wise educational drives are ongoing. True copy of the document relating to public awareness campaigns, IEC activities, and promotion of home composting and decentralised waste processing is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/12.
4m) That LMC signed an MoU with M/s UPWMP for the safe collection and disposal of domestic hazardous and sanitary waste, currently operational through dual-container systems and alternate-day pickup. True copy of the document regarding domestic hazardous waste collection and the MoU with M/s Uttar Pradesh Waste Management Project (UPWMP) is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/13
n) That Civil works of the 300 TPD Bio-CNG plant at Nadarganj have been completed, machinery installation is underway, and operations will commence by March 2026. A second 150 TPD Bio-CNG plant is being developed by M/s Jay Bharat Maruti Enviro Bioenergy Lucknow Pvt. Ltd. True copy of the document relating to the establishment of a Bio-CNG plant at Nadarganj and its revised commercial operation timelines is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/14.
6. That a 300 TPD C&D plant by M/s Garg & Co. and Rise Eleven is operational. Eight secondary collection centres are functioning. The products manufactured are used by LMC in civic works. True copy of the document showing compliance with Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules and infrastructure details is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/15.
7. That LMC constructed 2 km of roads using 9.6 MT of plastic waste under CM GRID scheme and commenced a 16 km project using 50 MT plastic. True copy of the document showing the use of non-recyclable plastic waste for road construction under the CM GRID scheme is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/16.
8. That through M/s Shree Shyam Packaging, 14,260 kg of seized plastic was shredded and 3,380 kg of value-added products were returned to LMC under EPR. True copy of the document detailing the processing and return of seized plastic products under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/17.
9. That LMC imposed ₹3.75 lakh in penalties and seized 104 kg of single-use plastic between April and July 2025. True copy of the document evidencing enforcement actions taken under Plastic Waste Management Rules, including fines and seizures, is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/18.
10. That a 1.25-acre facility at Bindova treats 3,600 kg/day of biomedical waste from 1,263 HCFs in partnership with M/s SMS Water Grace. True copy of the document showing compliance with Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules through the facility at Bindova is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/19.
11. A 4-acre plant in Shivri processes 100 large and 100 small carcasses daily using electrical incineration. By-products include fishmeal and leather substrates. A gas-based pet cremation plant is under procurement. True copy of the document relating to the Carcass Processing Plant at Shivri operating under the Waste-to- Resource model is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/20.
512. Compliance with E-Waste Management Rules, 2016: In compliance with Rule 24 of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, the Urban Local Body has ensured that orphan e-waste is collected and channelized to authorised dismantlers or recyclers. The door-to- door waste collection agencies--Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan Pvt. Ltd. and Lionenviro Lucknow Pvt. Ltd.--have commenced separate collection of e-waste in their respective zones. As a result of this systematic initiative, over 2 metric tons of segregated e-waste has already been collected, ensuring proper handling and disposal through authorised channels. The above compliance and action taken have also been summarised in a tabular format below.
Table-1: Ensure door to door collection of segregated waste Time line Target to achieved on Status as Current status Activity Target achieved 31.07.2025 on 31.07.2025 on 100% 01.09.2023 Target Door-to-Door 381000 762604 31.12.2024 100 % The LMC manages door-to-door collection of HH (50%) HH/User coverage waste collection through two segregated solid (100%) partners. Lucknow Swachatha waste (Rule 15 (b) Abhiyan Pvt Ltd covers Zones 1, 3, 4, of SWM Rule 2016) 6, and 7 with a fleet of 750 electric vehicles. Lionenviro Lucknow Private Limited, which began operations on January 2, 2025, manages Zones 2, 5, and 8 with 434 auto-tippers, including 284 electric ones. In total, the city's primary waste collection fleet consists of over 1,000 electric vehicles. Both companies also use e-
rickshaws and handcarts for narrow
lanes. The service has achieved 100%
coverage, with 256,957
establishments consistently
providing segregated waste.
Collect waste from Nil 8 31.12.2024 5 LMC is adopting a decentralized
vegetable, fruit, approach to waste management by
flower, meat, setting up composting plants in
poultry and fish markets to process organic waste
market on day-to-day locally. This reduces the need for
basis and promote transportation and promotes
setting up of sustainability. Virat Khand, a Zero
de-centralized Waste colony, and over 500
compost households in Parshu Nath Planet
are examples of successful waste
plant or bio- management practices.
methanation plant In Jankipuram Vistar Zone-3, a
(Rule 15 (m) of SWM decentralized compost plant is being
Rule 2016) developed under the "Project
Samriddhi" by SBI CAPS, managed by
a Self-Help Group (SHG). This plant
will collect and process waste from
over 200 households.
Additionally, Bio-Gas plants with a
capacity of 300 TPD are being set up.
While there may not be an
immediate need for additional
decentralized composting plants,
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the LMC's focus on decentralized
waste management and community
engagement is a positive step
towards a sustainable future.
Enforcing waste 180000 762604 31.12.2024 381303 The Lucknow Municipal Corporation
generators to pay Units (Rs Units (Rs Units (LMC) reports a substantial surge in
user fee for solid 1.10 Crore) 4.60 ₹8,64,99,198 user charge collection for waste
waste management. Crore) management services. Over the past
(Rule 4 (3) & 15 (f)of four months (April to July 2025), the
SWM Rule 2016) LMC collected an impressive
₹8,64,99,198, translating to a
monthly average of over ₹2 crore.
Integration of Rag 1050 no. 10463 no. 31.12.2024 Total=4500 LMC has engaged 4,500 rag pickers,
Pickers/ (10%) (100%) waste collectors, and kabadiwalas.
Waste They have been provided with
collectors/Kabadis/ training to improve their efficiency
Volunteers/CBOs/NGs and create a more organized system
(Rule15(c) of SWM for waste collection and
Rule 2016) segregation. Despite these efforts,
some individuals have been
reluctant to participate in the LMC's
programs.
Facilitating formation 110 220 Nos 31.12.2024 158 Nos Swachh and Swasth Swayam
of Self- Help Groups, Nos (72%) Sahayta Samooh, Asha Swayam
provide identity cards Sahayta Samooh, Laxmi Bai Sahayta
and thereafter Samooh, Munni Self Help Group,
encourage Pratishtha Swayam Sahayta
integration in solid Samooh, and Roj Self Help Group
waste management (SHGs) are tied up with the Lucknow
including door to Municipal Corporation (LMC). The
door collection of women from these groups are
waste; trained in Material Recovery Facility
(Rule 15 (d) of SWM (MRF) operations and waste
Rule 2016) segregation. Some of these women
have also been incorporated into the
operation and maintenance of Pink
Toilets.
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2. Setting up of Material Recovery Facilities or secondary storage facilities and transfer facility (Rule 15 (h) and Rule 22 at Sr.no.
7-8 of SWM Rule 2016)
Status as Time line to Target
Current status
Activity on Target achieved on 100% achieved on
31.07.2025
01.09.2023 Target 31.07.2025
Setting up of 8 Nos 25 Nos 31.03.2025 09 Nos. LMC now operates eight Material Recovery
Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), with a ninth under
Facilities Cum PCTS construction. The capacity of these MRFs has been
(Rule 15 upgraded from 5 to 25 tons per day. The facilities
(h) and Rule 22 at are managed by the city's waste collection
Sr.no.7-8 ofSWM partners, LSAPL and LELPL. The current
Rule 2016) infrastructure is sufficient for the city's immediate
needs, but the LMC will continue to assess future requirements.
Setting up of 35 Nos 60 Nos 31.03.2025 41 Nos. Portable Compactor Transfer Stations (PCTS) Material Recovery (PCTS) (PCTS) have been installed at five locations. Additionally, Facilities Cum 13 refuse compactors (RCs) have been deployed TS /PCTS (Rule 22 for municipal waste collection and transportation. at Sr.no.7-8of SWM Tenders for the remaining PCTS locations have Rule 2016) been awarded, and construction has begun. Setting up of 0 Nos 4 Nos 31.12.2024 02 No. The construction of the Material Recovery Material Recovery Facility-cum-Fixed Compactor Transfer Station Facilities Cum (MRF-cum-FCTS) at Dayal is currently underway. Fixed Compactor At Bhaisora, civil work is complete, and Transfer Station machinery installation is in progress. The Fixed (FCTS) (Rule 22 at Compactor Transfer Stations (FCTS) at Ghaila Sr.no. 7-8 of SWM and Ganga Kheda are fully operational and have Rule 2016) been handed over to the city's waste collection companies for management.
1.9 Setting up Solid Waste Processing Facilities (Rule 22 at Sr.no.7-8 of SWM Rule 2016) Time line Target Status as to achieved Current status Activity on Target achieved on 31.07.2025 01.09.2023 on 100% 31.07.20 Target 25 Setting up 2000 TPD 664 2000 31.12.20 2000 LMC has awarded a fresh Municipal Solid Waste Processing Plant (1000 MT/Day MT/Da 24 MT/Day (MSW) processing tender to M/S Bhumi Green TPD for Wet waste and (600 MT at y (100%) Energy. The company has established a 1000 TPD for dry waste) Shivri +64 processing capacity of 2100 tons per day (TPD), MT which is sufficient for the 2000 TPD of fresh Decentra MSW currently generated.
lise The facility processes wet waste using windrow composting to create compost. Dry waste is segregated, and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) is sent to cement factories. A separate setup processes coconut shells into coir and coco peat. While the company plans to use plastic pallet- making machines to create bitumen substitutes for road construction, this project is on hold due to space constraints.
Additionally, non-recyclable, combustible waste is incinerated in a "blackhole machine" at over 600°C, while the remaining 5-7% of inert materials are disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Setting up of Aerobic 640 (Pits)/ 1500 31.12.20 1315 Total 1315 compost pits have been constructed Composting pits in parks 64 (Pits) 24 (Pits) for effective waste management in 600 parks.
(Rule 22 at Sr.no. 7-8) MT/day 150 87% The utilization of mulching techniques further
MT/da enhances waste management practices within
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y these park areas.
Setting up 300 TPD Bio- 0 1 31.03.20 0 A Bio-CNG plant with a 300 TPD capacity is
CNG Plant 25 being built by M/S EverEnviro Resource
Management Pvt. Ltd. at Nadarganj, Amausi, with civil works completed and machinery installation underway. The project's launch has been delayed from March 2025 to March 2026 due to financial constraints.
Additionally, the LMC has partnered with M/S Jay Bharat Maruti Enviro Bioenergy Lucknow Pvt. Ltd. to build a separate 150 TPD Bio-CNG plant that will produce 10 TPD of gas from a mix of cow dung and other organic waste. The project's original site was relocated due to local conflicts, but a new land allocation has been finalized, and the project is now moving forward.
Promotion of co- marketing of compost LMC will ensure to apply and Received the required license from the with chemical fertilizers (Rule 7 of SWM get approval for sale of city Department of Agriculture, U.P., for the sale of Rule 2016) compost. city compost. The license (Number: JDA FERTILIZER/626/LKO/1M) was issued to the Bhumi Green Energy MSW Processing Plant in Shivri, Lucknow.
Phase out the use of chemical fertilizer LMC will ensure to use the All compost generated from the pits is utilized and use compost in all parks, gardens compost generated from pit. within the park and is also distributed to the maintained by the local body and local public in nearby areas based on their wherever possible in other places under requirements. its jurisdiction. (Rule 15 (u) of SWM Rule2016) Integration and Incentives Approximate 50 informal waste A total of 109 RRR Permanent and Temporary to informal waste recycling center (Kabariwala) has been centers have been established in LMC areas, recycling sector for identified and LMC will provide training and with over 200 kabadiwalas/ragpicker integrated recycling initiatives. (Rule integrate 20 such recycling center in next 3 into these centers. 15 (u) of SWM Rule2016) months and balance will be integrated in next 6 months.
1.10 Setting up sanitary landfill facilities (SLFs) (Rule22 at Sr.no.9-10) Status as Time line to Target Current status Activity on Target achieved on 100% achieved on 31.07.2025 01.09.2023 Target 31.07.2025 Setting up sanitary landfill 1 2 31.12.2024 01 LMC has successfully inaugurated a new facilities (SLFs) (Rule22 sanitary landfill in Shivri. This facility, atSr.no.9-10) constructed to meet all Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, offers a secure and environmentally responsible solution for the city's inert and residual waste disposal. This new sanitary landfill is designed to meet the city's disposal requirements for the next five years.
1.11 Bio-remediation of old and abandoned dump sites (Rule 22 and Key Indicator by NGT in OA 606/2018) Target Status as Time line to achieved Activity on Target achieved on Current status 31.07.2025 on 01.09.2023 100% Target 31.07.2025 Bio- 47,959 18.5 Lakh 31.08.2025 13.86 Lakh M/S Bhumi Green Energy is currently remediation MT MT MT managing the processing of approximately of old and 18.5 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste, 9 abandoned which has accumulated over a significant dump sites period. The company has established a (Rule 22 4000 TPD processing plant in Shivri. Since and Key March 2024, approximately 13.86 lakh MT Indicator of legacy waste has been processed. The byNGT in by-products generated from the legacy OA waste processing are disposed of in 606/2018) accordance with the guidelines provided by the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur. The complete remediation of the legacy waste 4.64 Lakh MT is projected to be achieved by the end of December 2025 The other legacy waste dump site in Ghaila, after processing, has been handed over to the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA).
The LDA is now developing this site into a Rashtra Prerna Sthal.
1.12 prepare and submit annual report in Form IV on or before the Form was submitted. 30th April of the succeeding year to the Commissioner or Director, Municipal Administration or designated Officer; (Rule 15 (za) of SWM Rule 2016).
1.13 IEC & Citizen grievance redressal; (Rule 15 (zc) of SWM Rule 2016) Time line to Target Status as on Current status as on Activity Target achieved on achieved on 01.09.2023 31.07.2025 100% Target 31.07.2025 Educate workers Morethan 8000 31.12.2024 8000 8000 No. waste collection and including contract 2000 workers workers (100 transportation workers have received workers and supervisors Works %) training in waste collection and for door-to-door trained so segregation tasks.
collection of segregated far
waste and transporting
the unmixed waste;
(Rule 15 (zc) of SWM
Rule 2016)
Create public More than 762604 31.12.2024 Over Aligning with our targets, a
awareness through IEC 180000HH HH 100000 collaborative effort between the
campaign and educate by engaging (For 100% (April to Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), LSAPL,
the waste generators to professional Coverage) July) and LELPL has successfully educated
practice home agency and trained over 100,000 individuals
composting, vermi- daily for the past four months.
composting, bio-gas Dedicated teams, one for each of the
generation or eight zones, have been actively raising
community level awareness and providing training on
composting; (Rule 15 waste collection, segregation, and
(zg(v)) of SWM Rule composting to households, schools,
2016) bulk waste generators, and residential
welfare associations. This
comprehensive program demonstrates
our strong commitment to fostering a
well-informed and skilled community in
Lucknow.
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Citizen Grievance 91 % 100% 31.12.2024 99% The Citizen Grievance Redressal
Redressal through process facilitated by the LMC uses app
Swachh App (Key and toll free no. for raising complaints
Indicator by NGT in and monitoring their resolution: the
OA 606/2018) Lucknow One app, 311 app and toll free
no. 18001234999 and 18002026172.
These apps and toll free no. empower
citizens to efficiently address their
concerns regarding cleanliness and
sanitation. With a success rate of 98%,
the apps enable prompt resolution of
reported issues, ensuring effective and
timely actions are taken .
B. COMPLIANCE OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT (C&D WM)
RULES, 2016
Time line to Target
Status as on Current status as on
Activity Target achieved on achieved on
01.09.2023 31.07.2025
100% Target 31.07.2025
Commissioning 100 TPD 300 TPD 31.10.2024 100 % Approximately 267 TPD of Construction and
and Demolition (C&D) waste generated in LMC
implementation limit. To address this, a Public-Private
of Processing / Partnership (PPP) tender was awarded to
Recycling M/s Garg & Co and Rise Eleven Ready Mix
facility. (C&D Product Pvt. Ltd., based on the lowest tipping
WM) Rules 13 fee, for the development and revamping of the
Schedule- III existing C&D waste processing plant. This
(3), 300 TPD capacity plant is now fully
2016) operational, utilizing both wet and dry
processing technologies to convert C&D
waste into valuable materials such as precast boundary columns, panels, pavers, blocks, and planters.
Notification of 8 No. Collection 16 CC 31.10.2024 09 collection Land has been finalized for nine sites for centers centers secondary collection centers, with eight collection and already completed. All facilities comply processing with Central Pollution Control Board facility. (C&D (CPCB) guidelines to ensure responsible Waste Rule waste management. Each center has a 6(4& 5),9(2) capacity of 50 tons.
and13- C&D WM Rules,2016) Get the collected Approx 40 MT 267 MT 31.10.2024 100 More than 100 metric tons per day C&D waste is being MT/day waste is collected by LMC vehicle are transported to transported (37%) transported separately to the C&D waste appropriate sites separately. plant, where they are processed regularly. for processing and disposal; (Rule 6 (5)- C&D WM Rules, 2016)
C. COMPLIANCE OF PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT (PWM) RULES, 2016 Activity Target Current status 31.07.2025 Local bodies shall encourage the use of Lucknow Municipal Following the CM GRID Scheme's plastic waste (preferably they cannot Corporation within 3 months mandate to use 6-10% non- be further recycled) for road construction will ensure to use about 5% recyclable plastic in asphalt, the LMC as per Indian Road Congress guidelines of generated non- recyclable has already built 2 km of road, using or energy recovery orwaste to oil etc. plastic waste (2-to-3%-part 9.6 tons of plastic waste.
replacement with bitumen) A tender has also been awarded for in road construction. a new 16 km road project, which began in October 2025. This project will use approximately 50 tons of 11 plastic waste as a 5-7% replacement for bitumen.
Plastic waste management rule2016 5(b) Activity Target Current status 31.07.2025 The local body for setting up of system Lucknow Municipal LMC has completed its self- for plastic waste management shall seek Corporation within 3 months registration under the Extended assistance of producers. Plastic waste will ensure its registration as Producer Responsibility (EPR) model management rule 2016 6(3) recycler and will ensure and is actively collaborating with assistance of producers under registered EPR companies. A key EPR framework. achievement in waste management is the processing of approximately 13.86 lac metric tons of legacy waste by M/S Bhumi Green Energy Private Limited.
Their facility, which includes a 4,000-
ton-per-day legacy waste plant and a 2,100-ton-per-day fresh waste processing plant, converts non-
recyclable plastic waste into Refuse-
Derived Fuel (RDF). To date, approximately 2,39,422.44 metric tons of RDF from legacy waste and 76,728.09 metric tons of RDF from fresh waste have been sent to cement factories.
LMC's agreement with Shree Shyam Packaging for seized non-recyclable plastic disposal required a 50% by-
product return. While 14,260 kg was collected, only 3,380 kg of by-
products were provided.
Every retailer or street vendors selling or Lucknow Municipal The LMC is organizing awareness providing commodities in, plastic carry Corporation is putting a programs for concessionaires and bags or multilayered packaging or plastic cumulative average monthly has distributed cloth and paper bags sheets or like or covers made of plastic fine of Rs. 55650.00 per to street vendors and shopkeepers. sheets which are not manufactured or month and have targeted to From April to July 2025, inspections labelled or marked in accordance with increase the fine upto Rs. by LMC officers led to penalties these rules shall be liable to pay such 100000.00 Lakh Per Month in totaling ₹3,75,510 and the seizure of fines. Plastic waste management rule next 3 months. 104 kg of single-use plastic. 2016 14(2) D. COMPLIANCE OF BIO-MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (BWM) RULES, 2016 The detail of current status and Targets of compliance to Bio-Medical waste Management Rules 2016 are summarize below in Table-9.
Table-9: current status and Targets of compliance to Bio-medical waste Management Rules 2016 Activity Targets Current status 31.07.2025 Provide or allocate suitable Lucknow Municipal Corporation have Bio-medical waste plant at Bindova (SMS land for development of provided the land admeasuring 1.25 Water Grace) treats 100% of collected common bio-medical waste Acres for establishing the Bio- waste (967,160 kg total from 1263 treatment facilities (Para 7 medical waste processing plant HCFs/9751 beds, averaging 3600 kg/day). of Schedule 3 of BWM Rule at Village- Bindova, Mohanlal LMC provided 1.25 acres and collects 2016) Ganj. Plant is operational and segregated waste via 16 vehicles.
receiving waste from 1030 HCF (9751 beds) and treating 3600 Kg/day (100% of collected waste).
12LMC collect all Municipal Solid waste from all HCFs in segregated form and dispose off accordingly.
Facilitating construction, Lucknow Municipal Corporation is Lucknow's 4-acre Shivri carcass plant operation & maintenance of operating Carcass p l a n t i n 4 Acres (CPCB guidelines, electric) processes 100 Carcass disposal facility. of land at Shivri in scientific way and large/100 small animals daily, creating also going to install within 6 months valuable byproducts like fishmeal and a new incineration plant for leather ingredients. A gas-based pet incineration of dead stray animals in cremation facility is also planned (tender scientific way complete, L1 selected).
E. COMPLIANCE OF E-WASTE MANAGEMENT E-WASTE RULES, 2016 Activity Current Status and Target Current status 31.07.2025 Urban Local Bodies shall Lucknow Municipal Corporation have The door-to-door waste collection ensure that e- waste engaged a private partner for companies, Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan pertaining to orphan collection, transportation and Pvt. Ltd. and Lionenviro Lucknow Pvt. Ltd., products is collected and processing of E-waste. now also separately collect e-waste within channelised to authorised their respective zones. This systematic and dismantler or recycler (Rule effective approach has already resulted in 24 E- Waste Management the collection of over 2 tons of segregated Rule 2016) e-waste, marking a significant step toward better e-waste management in the Lucknow region.
Responsibilities of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation will LMC has successfully registered under the producer forimplementing ensure its registration will seek EPR framework. Furthermore, it is the Extended Producers assistance of producers under EPR currently collaborating with several EPR-
Responsibility (Rule 5 of E- framework. registered companies to manage
Waste Management Rule electronic and plastic waste within its
2016) jurisdiction.
F. OTHER INITIATIVES
Sr. No. Points Description Current status 31.07.2025
1 Zero WasteWard Developing zero-waste gated Virat Khand and Parshu Nath Planet have
colonies and wards. emerged as leading examples of zero-
waste communities. Paper Mill ward is
actively working towards becoming a
zero-waste wards.
2 Efficient Waste LMC took swift action to terminate Primary and secondary waste collection
Management the services of M/s Ecogreen, the and transportation services have
company responsible for waste commenced, with Lucknow Swachhata
collection, due to their failure to Abhiyan Pvt. Ltd. (LSA) responsible for
fulfill their obligations. Zones 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, and M/S Lionenviro
Subsequently, over 50% of Lucknow Pvt. Ltd. covering Zones 2, 5, and
malfunctioning primary and 8. These services currently reach 100% of secondary waste collection vehicles households for door-to-door collection were repaired to ensure prompt and transportation. waste removal, benefiting the citizens of Lucknow.
3 Solid Waste LMC adopted a "Waste to Wealth" Lucknow is home to several innovative to strategy within its waste policy by "Waste-to-Wonder" parks. The UP Wealth implementing plans to recycle waste Darshan Park features replicas of 16 state for biogas and electricity monuments crafted from waste materials, production. while a future park at Buddha Park will Additionally, the daily wages of focus on mental wellness through recycled 13 approximately 8,500 sanitation art and play. Harmony Park also workers were increased from showcases 80 musical installations made ₹308 to ₹388, starting from from industrial scrap. September. In waste processing, the LMC has partnered with JBM Company to build a 150 TPD compressed biogas plant, which will produce 10 TPD of gas. This project, which will use cow dung, is expected to generate a monthly revenue of ₹11 lakh for the LMC after completion.
Additionally, the Bio-CNG plant from M/S EverEnviro Resource Management Pvt.
Ltd. is projected to produce around 10 tons of Bio-CNG, yielding an annual revenue of approximately ₹74 lakh for the LMC.
4 Eco-Friendly In line with environmental Both LSAPL and LELPL have purchased and Initiatives in protection efforts, 700 new electric deployed over 1000 new EVs for primary Waste Collection vehicles (EVs) have been purchased waste collection. Additionally, LSA using Expansion for primary waste collection. electric mechanical road sweepers; 96 for cleaning the highly dust generated road.
(Annexure 21) 6 EmployeeSafety: In the interest of employee safety, The successful distribution of 1,000 new 4,132 safety helmets, 4,132 safety PPE kits to workers has been completed. goggles, and 4,132 rubber gloves Additionally, 18 grab bucket desilting weredistributed. machines and super suckers have been procured.
7 SecondaryWaste 600 different capacity dustbins were 130 twin bins and 220 triple bins have Collection procured to facilitate secondary been installed in market areas, waste collection. commercial areas and parks. 8 Greenery The green cover of Lucknow was Approximately 4 hectares of green cover Enhancement expanded through tree planting and are under development in Gram Rasulpur the development of various parks, as a Nagar Van, utilizing Miyawaki including Amausi, Gram techniques. Furthermore, the Municipal Saintha,Gram Rasulpur Kayasth, Corporation has undertaken over 200,000 and green belts along various roads. plantations across various parks and vacant lands. An additional 25 hectares of land reclaimed after legacy waste processing will also be developed into green cover. (Annexure 22) 9 Drain Cleaning A total of 414 drains were cleaned All drains have been cleaned.
to address water logging issues during the monsoon.
10 Tree Pruning High trees that posed a risk were Work is currently in progress.
pruned using tree pruners and threader and chipper machines.
11 Sustainability and EV Charging Infrastructure Total 10 no. EV charging stations for clean energy Installation for Primary Waste waste collection vehicles have been Collection Vehicles installed by LSAPL and LELPL with a total capacity of 1200 kW.
12 Central The central workshop of LMC is Installation of the 01 No. high-tech Workshop being renovated and is expected to workshop is underway. It is scheduled to Upgrade operatewith modern facilities in the be completed.
near future.
1413. That 96 electric mechanical sweepers are operational citywide as part of air quality and street sanitation initiatives. True copy of the document relating to deployment of electric mechanical road sweepers for environmental sanitation is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/21.
14. That over 2 lakh saplings have been planted, and 25 hectares of reclaimed dump sites have been converted into green parks using the Miyawaki method. True copy of the document detailing plantation and greening activities using Miyawaki technique and expansion of green cover in reclaimed areas is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/22.
15. That the deponent respectfully prays for a reasonable extension of six months for the completion of the remaining targets under the long-term sustainable waste management plan adopted by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. This request pertains specifically to the complete remediation of legacy waste and the construction and commissioning of all proposed Compactor Transfer Stations (CTS). While the Corporation remains steadfast in its commitment to achieving all milestones in accordance with the directions of this Hon'ble Tribunal, unforeseen administrative and technical delays have impacted the timely execution of certain components of the project. The extension sought is bona fide and necessary for ensuring compliance in a scientific, durable, and sustainable manner.
16. That as per the most recent national assessment, the Respondent Corporation has demonstrated exemplary progress in the domain of municipal solid waste management. Under the sustained guidance and monitoring of this Hon'ble Tribunal, Lucknow Nagar Nigam has been ranked 3rd in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Clean City Awards in the category of cities with populations exceeding ten lakh, as announced on 18 July 2025. Further, the city was conferred with the prestigious distinction of being the first in Uttar Pradesh to attain a 7-Star Garbage-Free City certification, an achievement recognised by the Presidential Award. These accolades, including a near-perfect score of 12,001 out of 12,500, reflect the Corporation's sincere and effective implementation of solid waste management reforms. The Respondent humbly submits that it remains fully committed to the cause of environmental protection and stands ready to abide by any further directions that may be issued by this Hon'ble Tribunal in the public interest."
5. The above report reveals that as on 31.07.2025, out of the existing legacy waste of 18.5 lakh MT, a quantity of 13.86 lakh MT legacy waste was remediated, and the remaining legacy waste for remediation was 4.64 lakh MT. It has been stated in the report that the remaining legacy waste of 4.64 lakh MT will be remediated by December 2025.
156. The report further states that the setting up of 300 TPD Bio-CNG plant at Nadarganj is in progress, and its operation will commence by March 2026. A second, 150 TPD Bio-CNG plant is also being developed.
The report states various steps that have been taken by Lucknow Municipal Corporation for the management of the solid waste and for clearing the legacy waste. The report also states that the Lucknow Municipal Corporation has been ranked 3rd in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-2025 clean city award in the category of cities with population exceeding 10 lakhs.
7. The Tribunal is examining the issue of compliance with solid and liquid waste management in the ULBs of all the States and Union Territories in OA No. 606/2018, wherein six-monthly progress reports are being called. In respect of Lucknow, the disclosure is made in the six-
month report submitted by the State of UP.
8. Therefore, in view of the progress which has been reflected in the affidavit filed by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation dated 01.07.2025, the OAs are disposed of, directing the Lucknow Municipal Corporation to adhere to the timeline disclosed in the above affidavit and remediate the remaining legacy waste of 4.64 lakh MT by December 2025.
9. The Commissioner, Lucknow Municipal Corporation, will file the action taken report in this regard in respect of the progress of the projects disclosed in the above report by 31.01.2026 before the Registrar General of the Tribunal through email at [email protected], preferably in the form of a searchable PDF/OCR-supported PDF and not in the form of an Image PDF. If it is found necessary, the OAs will be listed before the Bench for further consideration.
1610. The OAs are accordingly disposed of.
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