India, March 2 -- Around 3,240 kg of toxic waste from the Bhopal Gas tragedy site was burned during the first three days of the trial run, with the flue gas emissions from the chimney remaining within the prescribed standard limits at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, said officials on Saturday.

"A total of 3,240 kg of lime has been mixed with the waste for burning. Approximately 3.6 tonnes of lime, 1.8 tonnes of activated carbon, and 24 kilograms of sulphur were used to clean the flue gases. Around 400 to 500 liters of diesel are being consumed per hour for waste combustion, with about 21,000 liters consumed so far," said an official.

The waste is being disposed of as per the standard operation procedure (SOP) laid by Centra...