In Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana, the primary official landfill handling municipal solid waste is:
Main Landfill
Bandhwari Landfill
Located near Bandhwari village on the Gurugram–Faridabad road, this is the largest and principal dumping ground for Gurugram (and Faridabad) solid waste. It was commissioned around 2008 and was originally designed to handle about 1,200 tonnes/day but currently receives approximately 2,000–2,200 tonnes daily.
The site is notorious for environmental issues—frequent fires, toxic leachate contaminating groundwater, and encroachment into the ecologically sensitive Aravalli Range.
Environmental & Administrative Issues
Encroachment: The landfill has expanded over its legally sanctioned 28.9 acres, encroaching into at least 20 acres of Aravalli forest area, prompting investigations by the Forest Department.
Fires: The site has witnessed repeated fires due to methane buildup. In response, a 5-member panel was formed to implement fire prevention measures like methane sensors, fencing, patrolling, and safety equipment.
Leachate Pollution: Toxic leachate leaking into nearby aquifers and Aravalli ecosystems has spurred legal complaints and environmental alerts. The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) and environmentalists have condemned continued contamination, calling it “ecocide.”
Treatment Delays: Bioremediation and legacy waste removal, originally set for 2025, have been delayed until early 2026 and are now projected to complete by February 2028 under a newly approved ₹89.9 crore project.
Public Health Hazard: The HHRC has also criticized administrative delays, again flagging Bandhwari as a major public health concern.
Are There Other Landfills Near Gurugram?
There are no major official landfills aside from Bandhwari in the Gurugram area. However:
Informal or unauthorized dumping sites have occasionally sprung up—for example, vacant plots in villages like Pali or Gwal Pahari have been used to dump legacy or mixed waste, often under the guise of "land-filling" or construction debris, raising serious environmental and health concerns.
Local reports mention a leased five-acre plot in Pali, Faridabad being used to dump waste in 2023, causing groundwater contamination, crop damage, and illnesses among village.
Summary Table
Type of Site Description
Official Landfill – Bandhwari Main landfill since ~2008; massive environmental and administrative issues.
Informal Dumps Unauthorized dumping in areas like Pali; not official, but harmful.