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Bhalswa landfill
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Bhalswa landfill is an overfilled landfill waste dumping site located in Delhi, India; it is over 60 metres (200 ft) high. The site opened in 1994 and was declared overfilled in 2006, but remains in use, receiving more than 2,300 tons dumped daily in 2021.[1][2] In 2022, the heap measured over 62 meters (203 feet).[3]
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The site is a major source of environmental pollution, fire hazards, and public health and safety issues.[4][5][6] A 2022 study of groundwater surrounding the nearby Bhalswa Lake found none of the water was fit for consumption.[7] Prime Minister Modi has included removal of landfills in India's Clean India Mission.[3]
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