**Executive Summary**
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has achieved 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, marking a major milestone. With the inauguration of its third fresh waste processing facility at Shivari Plant, Lucknow is now recognized as Uttar Pradesh’s first “zero fresh waste dump” city. As of January 21, 2026, Lucknow can scientifically process over 2,100 metric tonnes of waste daily and is now planning a Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant at Shivari.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Waste Processing Achievements:**
* Lucknow achieved 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste.
* The newly commissioned Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant has a processing capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day.
* Lucknow's door-to-door waste collection efficiency has improved to 96.53%, and source segregation levels are above 70%.
* **Waste Generation and Management:**
* Lucknow generates around 2,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, managed by the LMC and Bhumi Green Energy through three waste processing plants of 700 MT/day capacity each.
* Waste is segregated into organic (55%) and inorganic (45%) fractions. Organic waste is processed into compost and biogas.
* Inorganic waste is sorted for recycling or converted into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).
* **Legacy Waste and By-Products:**
* Approximately 12.86 lakh metric tons of legacy waste has been scientifically processed out of approximately 18.5 lakh metric tons.
* Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) (2.27 lakh metric tonnes) is dispatched to industries for co-processing.
* Inert materials such as coarse fractions (4.38 lakh MT), bio-soil (0.59 lakh MT), and construction & demolition waste (2.35 lakh MT) have been repurposed for landfilling and infrastructure development in low-lying areas.
* **Future Plans:**
* LMC plans to establish a 15 MW Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant at Shivari, utilizing 1,000–1,200 metric tons of RDF daily.
* 25 acres of land has been reclaimed and developed into a waste treatment facility with a daily processing capacity of 2,100 metric tonnes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC)**
* **Impact:** Recognized for achieving 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste and establishing Lucknow as a "zero fresh waste dump" city. Responsible for managing the city's waste and implementing sustainable waste management practices.
* **Action Required:** Continue operating and maintaining the waste processing facilities, establish the planned Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant, and maintain high levels of waste collection efficiency and source segregation.
**Residents of Lucknow**
* **Impact:** Benefit from improved urban sustainability, enhanced public health, and a cleaner environment due to effective waste management practices.
* **Action Required:** Maintain source segregation levels and cooperate with the LMC's waste collection efforts to support sustainable waste management in the city.
**Cement and Paper Industries**
* **Impact:** Receive Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for co-processing in their operations, reducing reliance on traditional fuel sources and promoting sustainable practices.
* **Action Required:** Continue utilizing RDF from Lucknow's waste processing facilities in their cement and paper manufacturing processes.
**Other Cities and Agencies (India and Internationally)**
* **Impact:** Lucknow's waste management model serves as a model of inspiration for other cities and agencies.
* **Action Required:** Consider adopting similar waste management practices to promote circular economy principles, maximize resource recovery, minimize legacy waste, and promote the reuse of recyclables.
Key Entities Referenced
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban: A nationwide campaign in India for cleanliness and waste management in urban areas, under which Lucknow has achieved 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste.
Lucknow: The capital of Uttar Pradesh, recognized as UP's first zero fresh waste dump city due to 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC): The municipal corporation responsible for waste management in Lucknow, implementing strategies for scientific waste disposal, resource recovery, and sustainable urban development.
Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant: Newly commissioned waste management plant in Lucknow with a processing capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Lucknow Leads as UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste
Dump City
Lucknow achieved 100% scientific processing of municipal
solid waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
Newly commissioned Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant
has a processing capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day
Lucknow’s door-to-door waste collection efficiency has
improved to 96.53%, and source segregation levels are above
70%
प्रव तथ: 21 JAN 2026 2:00PM by PIB Delhi
With the launch of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, Lucknow marks a major milestone in
urban sustainability, achieving 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste under the Swachh
Bharat Mission-Urban.
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a fast-expanding urban hub with nearly 40 lakh residents and 7.5
lakh establishments. This rapid growth brings complex challenges in waste management and
environmental sustainability. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is addressing these through a
multi-pronged strategy focused on scientific waste disposal, resource recovery, and sustainable urban
development—enhancing both public health and environmental quality in the city.
In line with its scientific and sustainable approach to waste management, Lucknow has inaugurated its
third fresh waste processing facility at Shivari Plant. With this, it becomes the first city in Uttar Pradesh to
achieve 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste—officially earning the distinction of a ‘zero
fresh waste dump’ city.The newly commissioned plant has a processing capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day. Together with the
two existing facilities, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation is now equipped to scientifically process the
entire daily waste generation of over 2,100 metric tonnes—eliminating the need for open dumping and
marking a significant milestone in sustainable urban waste management.
The city generates around 2,000 metric tonnes of waste daily. To manage this, LMC and Bhumi Green
Energy have set up three waste processing plants of 700 MT/day capacity each. Waste is segregated into
organic (55%) and inorganic (45%) fractions. Organic waste is processed into compost and biogas, while
inorganic waste is sorted for recycling or converted into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for use in cement and
paper industries. Lucknow’s door-to-door waste collection efficiency has improved to 96.53%, and source
segregation levels are above 70%.
As reported by the Municipal Corporation, from approximately 18.5 lakh metric tons of legacy waste in
the city, around 12.86 lakh metric tons has been scientifically processed. The resulting RDF, C\&D waste,
bio-soil, and coarse fractions have been utilized in environmentally-friendly ways such as recycling, co-
processing, and low-land filling. As waste is processed, several valuable by-products are being generated.
Around 2.27 lakh metric tonnes of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) has been dispatched to industries across
India for co-processing in cement and paper manufacturing. Inert materials such as coarse fractions (4.38
lakh MT), bio-soil (0.59 lakh MT), and construction & demolition waste (2.35 lakh MT) has been
repurposed for landfilling and infrastructure development in low-lying areas.Gradually, this led to a significant transformation. Over 25 acres of land has been reclaimed at the site,
which is now being developed into a fully functional fresh waste treatment facility with a daily processing
capacity of 2,100 metric tonnes. The site now houses windrow pads, internal roads, sheds, dedicated
weighbridges, and a complete waste processing ecosystem.
Way forward, the LMC is preparing to establish a Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant at Shivari. The proposed
facility will convert RDF from waste into electricity. The planned 15 MW WtE plant will use 1,000–1,200
metric tons of RDF daily, helping reduce the cost and distance of transporting RDF to cement factories
located nearly 500 km away.
Lucknow’s waste management model reflects a strong commitment to circular economy principles—
maximizing resource recovery, minimizing legacy waste, and promoting the reuse of recyclables. The
initiatives of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation stand as a model of inspiration for other cities and
agencies, both within India and internationally.
Swachh Aadat Se Swachh Bharat
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