CMC to Clear Massive Debris Dumpsites Near IKEA and Yashoda Hospital in Gachibowli

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has recently initiated the process to scientifically clear and reclaim two of the city's largest legacy construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumpsites in the Gachibowli IT corridor, near Hitec City. The two massive dumpsites are located behind IKEA at Shilpa Hills and behind Yashoda Hospital opposite Deloitte.

These dumpsites have become a major source of dust pollution, environmental degradation, unauthorised dumping, and the loss of valuable urban land.

Each site is estimated to contain between 10 to 15 lakh tonnes of construction debris, including broken concrete, excavated soil, and mixed C&D waste. Over the years, the accumulated debris has risen to the height of six- to seven-storey buildings, creating an eyesore and severely affecting the air quality in Hitec City and the Financial District.

To address the environmental hazard, the CMC has invited Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from experienced agencies to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the sites. The selected agency will recommend scientific solutions for waste processing, recycling, land reclamation, and productive utilisation.

As part of the project, the agency will conduct detailed site investigations, quantify the accumulated waste, analyse its composition, and assess environmental and operational challenges. It will also suggest suitable technologies for waste segregation, processing, recycling, and disposal, alongside sustainable options for land redevelopment.

The scope of work includes mapping existing site conditions, estimating waste quantities, and evaluating processing technologies, such as fixed processing plants and other innovative solutions. The agency must also recommend measures to control dust, leachate, and other forms of pollution during the execution of the project.

According to CMC sources, the proposals received through this EoI process will form the basis for preparing a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) to execute the project.

Once implemented, the initiative is expected to become one of Hyderabad's largest legacy C&D waste remediation projects, recovering valuable urban land and establishing a sustainable model for scientific debris management.