Goa Gets Greener: Cacora Facility to Transform Waste Disposal

The Cacora solid waste management facility in Goa is set to become fully operational, reaching its designed capacity of 100 tonnes per day (TPD). Currently functioning at 70% capacity, the plant will soon begin processing all waste from surrounding areas, easing the burden on the Saligao waste treatment plant.

The Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has resolved several logistical challenges, particularly in waste transportation. Waste from four South Goa talukas—Quepem, Curchorem, Canacona, and Dharbandora—will now be redirected to Cacora. To prevent leachate spillage, which previously hindered operations, the government will procure specialized waste transport vehicles. “We decided to add additional vehicles so that the waste generated in South Goa is shifted to the Cacora plant to meet its full capacity,” a senior official said.

Developed at a cost of ₹173 crore, the facility spans 81,000 square meters and replaces a legacy waste dump that was cleared through bioremediation. Modeled after the Saligao plant but enhanced with updated features, the Cacora facility is designed for improved efficiency and compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. It includes separate processing lines for wet and dry waste, with an organic extruder at its core. The design was reviewed and approved by an expert committee to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.