Atalji Park On Dumpsite.Bagasara City
Channel: BAGASARA NAGAR SEVA SADAN
Date: 14/09/2021

 The Issue / Problem Statement
• Dumpsite are partially responsible for global warming as they generate and release biogas into the atmosphere. Biogas is a mixture formed primarily of methane gas (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂), two of the gases that cause climate change and an increase in the planet's temperature. According to the ISWA report, if the current situation continues and we do not take action, landfill sites will account for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.
• Dumpsite are often responsible for the contamination of soil and groundwater, as the contaminating materials (such as heavy materials like lead and mercury) that the stored waste may contain can spread to the soil and water near the plant.
• Dumpsite have particularly negative effects on bird migration. Some birds feed from Dumpsite, inevitably ingesting plastic, aluminium, gypsum and other materials that are common among waste, which can even prove fatal. 
• The bad smells that emanate from sites cannot be effectively controlled and, almost inevitably, reach nearby populations. Property prices are reduced in areas located near to these waste stores, which further perpetuates the devaluation of disadvantaged areas 
• Rain, spontaneous combustion or excessive accumulation sometimes turn landfill sites into unstable terrain where landslides or collapses are very dangerous for plant workers and for nearby areas.
• Hon. Prime Minister said that all stakeholders of waste, such as producers, consumers as well as respective states should adhere to the concept of reducing waste, reusing as much as possible and recycling waste. Out of nearly 15,000 tonnes of plastic waste generated in India, more than 40 per cent remains unrecycled, contributing to the persisting problem of plastic pollution. Encouraging people to recycle more, Hon. Prime Minister said these golden rules can help India stand up to the challenge of waste.




 Best Practice/Innovation undertaken by the ULB to solve the aforementioned issue-

• In such a situation, Bagasara Municipality take new initiative for disposed years old waste at dumpsite & use this land for the garden and urban forest. Bagasara Municipality disposed Years of old waste from dumpsite with help of farmer, Reg Pickers, Recyclers,   
• Bagasara Municipality Segregated dumpsite waste in to following part 1- Organic Waste 2-Recycleble Waste 3-Solid Waste with Help of trommel 
• Organic waste was collected by farmer for use as fertilizer in farm.
• Recycleble Waste such as Glass, metals, furniture, organic waste that can be recycled fall under this category collected by recyclers  
• Plastic waste (container, jar, bottle, and bag that is found in companies and houses) and Paper rubbish (all newspapers, packaging materials, cardboards, and other paper products) and Metals and Tins was collected by Rag Pickers .
• In Six Month Municipality Cleaned five Acers land of dumpsite with help of above measure
Municipality Build garden on 2.50 acer land and this garden named “ Atalaji Park” after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari ajpayee  Municipality Planted Mango Tree on 2.50 acer
and created mango forest   


 Impact of Initiative
• By implementing this project, citizens of the city got aware & realized about the minimum use of the non-recyclable plastic and other waste, as it is very dangerous for our nature. People also developed awareness about disposing solid waste using it in such an innovative way.

• Bagasara Municipality has Cleaned five acres land and disposed  Years old waste by Scientific and Affordable Method.

• People of Bagasara use this “Atalaji Park” garden in there free time, and Enjoy Fresh Air from “Atalaji Park” & Mango forest (Aam Van) it is made easy to clean-up surrounding environment from waste such as non-biodegradable wastes.
 

 Scalability and Sustainability

• Bagasara Municipality and Citizen of Bagasara Benefited by The “Atalaji Park” & Mango forest (Aam Van) by following point 
• Help improve air and soil quality  
• Increase biodiversity of plants and animals
• Reduce “food miles” that are required to transport nutritious food
• Can replace impervious structures and improve water infiltration
• Positively impact the urban micro-climate 
• Reduce risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases
• Improve mental health and promote relaxation
• Improving vacant lots increased property values
• As it proves to be a Win-Win situation for the citizens and Bagasara Municipality both, this project will be proved to be a sustainable one.



 Quotes/Testimonies

• Chief Officer, Bagasara Municipality said that “We are requesting people to contribute to this project by Reducing, Recycling and Reuse of waste and Create safe environment for their Future Generation and  take benefit from “Atalaji Park” & Mango forest (Aam Van).