Gurugram, Aug. 7 -- The Bandhwari landfill site located on the 36-kilometre, 4-lane Gurugram-Faridabad Road is impacting real estate development due to concerns about pollution, health risks and environmental damage.
Frequent fires, leachate leaks and the sheer volume of waste dumped at the site have raised serious questions about the suitability of the location and its impact on nearby residential and commercial areas.
The landfill site is a major source of pollution, including air pollution from fires and leachate (liquid waste) that contaminates soil and groundwater.
Residents near the landfill have reported health issues due to the toxic fumes and smoke from fires, which are a frequent occurrence.
The landfill is located on the edge...