Table 2.
Solid waste generated in major towns of Uttarakhand
| Name of district | Name of town | Municipal solid waste generated (kg/per day) | Treatment and disposal facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | Mussoorie | 18,000 | Dumping |
| Vikasnagar | 9000 | ||
| Rishikesh | 24,000 | ||
| Haridwar | Mangalore | 6000 | Dumping |
| Nainital | Ramnagar | 3000 | No facility for disposal of waste |
| Nainital | 15,000 | ||
| Almora | Almora | 10,200 | Land filling composition |
| Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh | 15,000 | Thrown away from the city |
Sources: Urban Development Directorate, Govt. of Uttarakhand (2017): Urban Municipal Solid Waste Management Action Plan for State of Uttarakhand