Delhi not consuming all products made from recycled construction and demolition waste

Delhi has a waste problem. The city is not being able to fully utilise recycled construction and demolition (C&D) waste, according to a new report.

The report submitted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to the government of the national capital, noted that only 14 per cent of recycled products made from C&D waste could be utilised in 2024-25.

This has prompted a reduction in targets for the 2025-26 financial year to make them more realistic and also to enable meeting them, the Times of India said citing the MCD report. 

Delhi faces challenges in effectively utilising recycled C&D waste due to a combination of factors, including outdated building material standards, lack of demand for recycled products, and logistical hurdles in waste management.

Delhi generates 5,500-6,000 tonnes of C&D waste every day. It is processed into by-products at four plants at Bakkarwala (1,000 tonnes daily capacity), Burari (2,000 tonnes), Ranikhera (1,000 tonnes) and Shastri Park (1,000 tonnes), according to the Times of India.