KATHMANDU, Oct. 29 -- Waste management in the Kathmandu Valley is once again likely to be obstructed as locals from the Banchare Danda landfill site in Nuwakot have blocked garbage trucks from entering the area.

Hundreds of trucks loaded with waste collected from across Kathmandu Valley are currently lined up on the Balaju-Mudku road segment, unable to reach the landfill due to the ongoing protest.

Locals have resumed their agitation, reiterating long-standing demands that they say remain unmet despite a written agreement with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), federal and provincial government.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has taken the responsibility for the Valley's waste management.

Sarita Rai, head of KMC's Environment Managem...