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Mehmood Booti Waste Dumping Site Lahore Environmental Issues

November 5, 2023 No Comments

Introduction to Mehmood Booti Waste Dumping Site Mehmood Booti waste dumping site is located in Lahore, near Ring Road. It is the oldest dumping site and responsible for the source of many environmental issues in itself. The waste dumped there crosses over 80 feet in height and gives rise to several other environmental concerns. The […]

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Mehmood Booti Dumping Site Impacting Environment of Lahore

February 26, 2021 No Comments
open dumping site in Lahore

Introduction In 2010, the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) launched Lahore Waste Management Company following section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. The purpose of this company was to handle waste being generated in the city. LWMC has come with the aim that Lahore will be among the cleanest cities on the Earth by ensuring […]

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