By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 30: The state government has invited Requests for Proposal (RFP) from reputed companies, agencies, individual organisations and institutions to associate with the Urban Affairs department for bio-mining of legacy waste at dumpsites in seven Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
The projects will be awarded through management contracts via national competitive bidding.
According to official data, the Williamnagar dumpsite has 38,400 MT of legacy waste, while the Resubelpara Municipal Board dumping ground contains 21,600 MT. On the other hand, the Arapara dumpsite in Baghmara, South Garo Hills, holds 9,925 MT, and the Mynkgai dumpsite in West Jaintia Hills has the highest volume, with 67,470 MT.
Similarly, in West Khasi Hills, the Mawsmai and Mawkadiang dumpsites in Nongstoin together account for 22,686 MT, while the Nongpoh dumpsite holds 55,191 MT. The Mairang dumpsite has 18,600 MT of legacy waste.
