Guwahati: Strengthening the city’s solid waste management infrastructure, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has inaugurated a new refuse transfer station and material recovery facility at Panjabari. Officials said the initiative will significantly improve waste collection, segregation and transportation across the city.The project, built at a cost of Rs 7 crore, includes a refuse transfer station capable of receiving 50 tonnes of solid waste per day and a material recovery facility with a processing capacity of 10 tonnes per day.“This facility will enable efficient waste transfer, improved segregation, enhanced recycling and cleaner neighbourhoods. It reflects GMC’s continued commitment to building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Guwahati,” said GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania.Housing and urban affairs minister Kaushik Rai, who inaugurated the facility, emphasised the need for similar transfer stations in all six GMC divisions. “We have taken the initiative to build transfer stations in each division and will arrange the required land. Waste transfer points along roadsides not only create an unpleasant sight but also affect the city’s cleanliness. Our goal is to ensure proper waste management and keep Guwahati clean,” he said.Rai added that the new Panjabari station will cater to GMC wards 46, 59 and 60, along with nearby areas. Garbage collected from these wards will be brought to the facility for segregation before being sent for further processing. He stressed that effective waste segregation requires active citizen participation alongside civic efforts.He also noted that indiscriminate dumping of garbage clogs drains, obstructing water flow. “We must ensure 100% garbage collection and prevent waste from being dumped into drains or on roads. If necessary, appropriate arrangements will be made to achieve this,” he said.Rai further mentioned that Guwahati currently has a transfer station at Fancy Bazar with a capacity of 150 TPD, and the Panjabari facility marks another major step towards strengthening the city’s waste management system.
The new facility will serve three wards in Guwahati
