The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has informed the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it will close several Micro Composting Centres (MCCs), and Material/Resource Recovery Centres (MRFs/RRCs) located in burial grounds and in some other areas, following public objections over foul odour.
In a status report submitted by the Solid Waste Management Department in response to a direction by the bench, the Corporation said that as on January 1, 2025, it was operating 190 MCCs and 137 MRF/RRCs across its 15 zones. However, 58 MCCs and 40 MRFs were located within burial grounds, drawing strong opposition from residents, elected representatives, NGOs, and Residents’ Welfare Associations.
