India, April 25 -- The landfill caught fire around 8-8.30 pm on April 22, 2024

The Bandhwari dumpsite, located in Gurugram, India, has once again found itself engulfed in flames, marking the fourth fire incident within a single month, this being the major one. Despite concerted efforts to contain the fire, its resurgence serves as a stark reminder of the persistent challenges inherent in landfill management and the urgent need for holistic solutions to address them effectively.

This was the second landfill blaze in the national capital region this week.

Since its inception in 2010, the Bandhwari dumpsite has become a major waste repository in the region, receiving over 1,600 tonnes per day (TPD) of mixed waste from Gurugram (1,000 TPD)...