DPCC seals 75 illegal plastic recycling units

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said on Monday, July 29, at least 75 plastic recycling units, which segregate and process plastic, operating illegally have been sealed in about 13 villages in the Capital.

An official statement said, “The DPCC and sub-divisional magistrate of North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out a major sealing drive in the villages of Tikri Kalan, Mundka, Nangloi, Kammruddin Nagar, Baprola, Hirankudna and Neelwal from July 25 during which 75 plastic recycling units, operating illegally without any license or consent from DPCC, were identified, sealed and electric connections were disconnected.”

On July 22, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down heavily on the Delhi government on the issue. “Even though an action-taken report has been filed, the action hardly meets the magnitude of violation. It is also not clear whether the polluting activities have been stopped,” added the NGT.

The green panel, in December 2018, imposed a fine of ₹25 crore on the Government of Delhi for failing to curb polluting activities conducted by illegal plastic recycling units in Tikri Kalan and nearby villages.

The DPCC said that the illegal plastic recycling units are spread across three districts, West, North, and Northwest and action would be taken against them in three phases from July 25 to August 8.