The Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam (MCV) approved a ₹9 crore [1] scientific waste management system to address dumping yard issues in Gajuwaka.

This investment marks a shift toward modernized urban sanitation in the region. By replacing traditional dumping methods with scientific handling, the city intends to mitigate environmental hazards and improve the quality of life for residents living near waste sites.

The project focuses specifically on the Gajuwaka area, where dumping yard issues have persisted. The new system is designed to enhance urban sanitation standards by implementing scientific waste handling practices [1]. These measures are intended to ensure that waste is processed in a manner that reduces pollution, and prevents the uncontrolled accumulation of refuse.

The approval of the ₹9 crore [1] fund allows the MCV to move forward with infrastructure that can better manage the volume of waste generated by the growing urban population. This transition is part of a broader effort to modernize the city's waste pipeline—moving from simple disposal to a structured management system.

Officials said that the goal is to resolve long-standing problems associated with the Gajuwaka dumping site. The scientific approach will prioritize efficiency and environmental safety to ensure the facility does not become a public health liability.

“The Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam approved a ₹9 crore scientific waste management system.”

The transition to a scientific waste management system in Gajuwaka indicates a move away from open landfills toward engineered containment and processing. If successful, this ₹9 crore investment could serve as a scalable model for other districts within Visakhapatnam to reduce groundwater contamination and air pollution caused by traditional dumping yards.