Waste Without Burden
Summary
Residents near the Banchare Danda landfill in Dhunibesi are facing foul smell, water pollution, and health problems as Kathmandu Valley continues to rely on the site for waste disposal. The article calls for decentralised waste management, local recycling facilities, composting, and stronger municipal accountability.
Key Points
- Residents near the Banchare Danda landfill in Dhunibesi are suffering from garbage stench, pollution and health issues linked to Kathmandu Valley’s waste.
- A high-level meeting proposed decentralising waste management, building recycling facilities locally, and producing compost and energy from biodegradable waste.
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City accounts for 48.8% of the waste sent to Banchare Danda, followed by Lalitpur and Budhanilkantha.
- The article urges municipalities to take responsibility and stop relying on dumping waste at another site.
