The environmental damage caused by waste can be reduced to a large extent by scientifically managing solid waste through Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) plants and Waste-to-Energy plants, said Swachh Andhra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhiram.
Mr. Pattabhiram on Tuesday inspected the Gargeyapuram dumpyard on the outskirts of Kurnool along with Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Challa Obulesu. He inspected the Waste-to-Energy plant and also the Integrated Solid Waste Management plant currently under construction and enquired about their progress. He directed officials and contractors to complete the Integrated Solid Waste Management plant by the end of this month and ensure that processing operations commence next month.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pattabhiram said that as part of the initiative to keep Kurnool city clean, 10 lakh metric tonnes of garbage accumulated over decades across approximately 60 acres at Gargeyapuram and Joharapuram dumpyards are being remediated through bio-mining.
The government has sanctioned the construction of a Waste-to-Energy plant at Gargeyapuram dumpyard under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, at a cost of ₹330 crore spanning 15 acres, with the aim of permanently resolving the garbage dumping problem and generating electricity from waste.
As part of modern waste management, measures are being taken to construct an Integrated Solid Waste Management plant covering 9.5 acres at a cost of ₹8 crore, Mr. Pattabhiram said. He added that steps will be taken to scientifically process 200 metric tonnes of solid waste daily and convert it into a form suitable for reuse.
Mr. Pattabhiram also emphasised the need to complete these projects on priority to strengthen the solid waste management system in Kurnool city. He instructed officials and contractors to accelerate works without delay while strictly adhering to quality standards during construction.
KMC Commissioner Challa Obulesu stated that Kurnool would derive long-term benefits from the remediation of legacy waste accumulated at dumpyards and the implementation of modern waste management projects. He mentioned that all necessary measures were being taken to transform the city into a clean and eco-friendly urban centre.
Published – October 06, 2026 09:24 pm IST
