Pirana Dumping: How to Solve Mount Pirana Dumping Site?
Anyone who resides in Ahmedabad most probably has witnessed the infamous Mount Pirana. Situated on the outskirts of the city, this literal mountain of garbage is a case study in itself when it comes to exploring the pitfalls of inefficient waste management. Here are some astounding facts around Mount Pirana (as of 2017): Spreading over an area of 84 hectares The city’s most major dumping yard since 1982. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation collects nearly 4700 metric tonnes of solid waste every single day. As of 2017, there were 75-feet-high mountains of garbage, with each weighing nearly 7 million metric tonnes. This mountain of garbage, because of a lack of segregation among biodegradable and non-biodegradable often results in fires and fumes that are toxic and cause significant health hazards for waste management professionals of the city as well as the communities that live in close proximity to the mountain. Over the years, the administration has taken cognizance of this growing...