BMC Extends Mulund Waste Processing Deadline to Feb 2026 for 3rd Time

• BMC extended the deadline for waste processing at Mulund dumping ground to February 2026, marking the third extension.
• The project, launched in 2021 to process 78 lakh tonnes of waste, has been delayed by COVID-19 and regulatory issues.
• Approximately 32% (21 lakh tonnes) of the accumulated waste still needs to be processed through bio-mining.
• A Rs 731 crore contract was awarded in October 2021 for the bio-mining work, but the contractor failed to meet previous deadlines.
• The BMC has imposed an Rs 8 crore fine on the contractor for the delays.

Why It Matters: BMC's extended deadline for Mulund waste processing delays environmental cleanup.