# South Delhi colony keeps 280 families’ garbage from landfills 2026-08-10T15:04:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Over 280 families in south Delhi's Navjeevan Vihar have adopted a 'zero waste to landfill' model, reports news agency ANI. Residents segregate wet and dry waste at source; kitchen waste is composted within the colony for gardening, and plastic is sent for recycling. The resident welfare association, led by secretary Dr Ruby Makhija, has also introduced a QR code-based system for waste collection. Young residents have joined the three-year-old campaign to promote lasting behavioural change, not just awareness. The colony aims to ensure that none of its waste adds to landfill mountains. The initiative demonstrates how household segregation, community participation and technology can work together for effective waste management. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: composting, Delhi, recycling, RWA, waste management, zero waste Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/south-delhi-colony-keeps-280-families-garbage-from-landfills/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/south-delhi-colony-keeps-280-families-garbage-from-landfills/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.