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Pirana Landfill

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Pirana Landfill is a large municipal solid waste site located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. In use since 1982, it is one of the largest and oldest landfills in India. The site has become infamous for its towering garbage mounds, health hazards and environmental challenges. The Pirana landfill was established in 1982 to receive solid waste generated by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). For decades, it served as the primary waste disposal site for the city. As urban waste generation increased, the landfill became severely overburdened. Despite reaching full capacity, it continued to operate into the 2020s.

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