Chhindwara Municipal Corporation

Prior to 2019, waste disposal in Chhindwara relied on the utilization of approximately 3.5 acres of land in Jamunjhiri village. Over time, a significant amount of waste, approximately 1.81 lakh metric tonnes, had accumulated in that area. However, the municipality took proactive measures to address this issue through a remediation process known as biomining. Through the implementation of biomining, the accumulated waste in Jamunjhiri was efficiently treated and reclaimed. This process involves the use of specialized techniques to extract valuable materials and resources from the waste, while also minimizing the environmental impact. As a result, the entire 3.5-acre land area at Jamunjhiri was successfully reclaimed. The reclaimed land at Jamunjhiri has undergone a transformation, and it is now utilized for various purposes aligned with sustainable waste management practices. It serves as a site for setting up important processing plants, including a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), where recyclable materials are sorted and recovered. Additionally, a Compost Unit is established to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can be utilized for soil enrichment and agricultural purposes. The land reclaimed at Jamunjhiri has become a hub of sustainable waste management infrastructure, contributing to the municipality’s efforts in building a greener and cleaner Chhindwara.