As the national capital grapples with severe air pollution, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ruled Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has claimed to remove over 18,152 metric tons of waste from prominent locations in October.  As per data shared by the MCD, over 2,800 metric tons of waste was cleared in the Central Zone, making it the highest-performing zone in the city. Major sites such as Nizamuddin West, Barapullah Nallah, Amar Colony, and Kalkaji Extension Main Road were the focus of intensive cleaning efforts, which significantly improved sanitation and traffic flow in these densely populated areas.

Similarly, in the Keshavpuram Zone, MCD removed nearly 2,350 metric tons of waste, covering locations such as Shalimar Bagh, Saraswati Vihar, Paschim Vihar, and Ashok Vihar.  In the West Zone, over 2,700 metric tons of waste was removed from key areas, including Vishnu Garden, Hari Nagar, Janakpuri, and Uttam Nagar. Karol Bagh Zone, known for its bustling commercial activity, saw a significant cleanup effort as well, with nearly 1,700 metric tons of waste removed from high-traffic areas like New Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, and East Patel Nagar Road.

In Shahdara North Zone, MCD removed approximately 900 metric tons of waste from high-density residential areas such as Maujpur Road, Sonia Vihar, and Ashok Nagar. Meanwhile, the Shahdara South Zone recorded nearly 1,500 metric tons of waste cleared, with major efforts concentrated in residential areas like Anand Vihar and I.P. Extension. The Civil Lines Zone benefited from over 1,250 metric tons of waste clearance, covering crucial locations such as University Road, Bhalswa and Jahangirpuri.

The Rohini Zone saw the removal of around 540 metric tons of waste, primarily in Burari and Rohini Sector areas. The Narela Zone saw nearly 865 metric tons of waste removed from regions like Narela Mandi, Village Bankner, and Alipur.

In South Delhi, MCD cleared nearly 965 metric tons of waste from neighborhoods such as Malviya Nagar, Dakshin Puri, and Vasant Kunj. The City-SP Zone, which includes iconic and heritage-rich locations, saw over 1,070 metric tons of waste cleared from high footfall areas like Chandni Chowk as well as Ram Bagh, and Shastri Nagar. The Najafgarh Zone recorded over 1,450 metric tons of waste cleared from locations like Dwarka, Chandan Park, and Rewla Khanpur, improving sanitation for both rural and newly developed urban zones.

Talking about the special drive, Mayor Dr Shelly Oberoi stated that the civic body had taken up a special drive to clear Construction & Demolition  waste from key locations throughout the last month.

The Mayor said pollution is an issue in the national capital every year and C&D waste is a major contributor.

 “By geo-tagging waste clearance sites, the AAP Government in MCD has enhanced transparency and accountability, ensuring precise data on waste removal across each location. We will continue to clear C&D waste from all over Delhi and residents can report instances on MCD311 App to get waste lifted from their surroundings,” she added.