Lucknow Leads as UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

Overview: Lucknow has become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to achieve zero fresh waste dumping under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). The milestone was achieved through 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste at the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant. The initiative sets a benchmark for sustainable urban waste management in India.

Riyaz

Jan-23-2026

Lucknow Leads as UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

The Swachh Bharat MissionUrban (SBMU) has seen Lucknow become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to record zero fresh waste dumped through scientific processing of 100 per cent of all municipal solid waste. This was achieved by commissioning the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, which has increased the total capacity of the existing facilities by 700 cubic feet of daily waste by approximately 2,100 MW per day without open dumping. The waste of the city is separated at the points of origin and recycled into compost, biogas, and refuse-derived fuel, establishing an example of how urban waste can be sustainable in India.

Swachh Bharat Mission‑Urban and Waste Management in Lucknow

Lucknow has, under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), 100 per cent scientific processing of municipal solid waste, eradicating open dumps and emerging as the first state of zero fresh waste dump cities in Uttar Pradesh.
The project involved the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant commissioning, which added 700 metric tonnes per day of processing capacity to supplement two existing plants to manage in excess of 2,100 metric tonnes per day of waste.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation deployed door-to-door collection of waste, and the efficiency was improved to more than 96%, and the level of source segregation was also more than 70%.
Waste is separated into organic and inorganic; organic waste is converted to compost and biogas, and the inorganic material is recycled or refined to Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), which is used industrially.
The development of legacy waste remediation has gone on with a large amount of waste handled, and land reclaimed for productive use.
The scientific waste management model is in line with the SBM-U objectives of sustainability, sanitation, improvement, and augmented urban quality of life.

PYQs (History, Battles, Monuments, Geography)

Exam	Question (PYQ)	Options	Answer
RPF Constable	Where was the Battle of Chinhat in 1857 fought?	A) Near Rawalpindi B) Near Kolkata C) Near Satara D) Near Lucknow	D
RPF Constable	Who fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat with the British during the Revolt of 1857?	A) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah B) Rani Laxmibai C) Maulana Azad D) Shah Mal	A
Bihar STET	Where did the fiercest battle between the rebels and British take place during 1857 in Lucknow?	A) Char Bagh B) Near railway station C) Near Bara Imambara D) Near Residency	D
UPSC / SSC GK	Which monument is famously known as the Bara Imambara?	A) Jaipur Palace B) Lucknow Monument C) Red Fort D) Fatehpur Sikri	B
SSC GD / GK	Chota Imambara is located in which city?	A) Agra B) Delhi C) Lucknow D) Varanasi	C
SSC CPO	Which of the following monuments is associated with Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula?	A) Qutub Minar B) Red Fort C) Bara Imambara D) Gol Gumbaz	C
SSC / State PSC	The famous Rumi Darwaza was built during whose rule?	A) Akbar B) Shah Jahan C) Asaf-ud-Daula D) Tipu Sultan	C
SSC GD / GK	The British Residency in Lucknow is famous for which historical event?	A) Revolt of 1857 B) First War of Independence C) Siege of Lucknow D) Treaty of Lucknow	C

Conclusion (UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City)

Lucknow turned out to be the first city in the state of Uttar Pradesh to be a zero-fresh-waste dump city, which is a significant breakthrough in sustainable urban administration. By processing scientific waste, source segregation, composting and production of refuse-derived fuel, the city has not only enhanced sanitation and minimised environmental risks but has also served as a model to other cities in India.