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Negotiated land purchase finalised for 9.3-acre scientific landfill site at Ayyankuzhi

Kochi, Kerala14 Oct 2026

The negotiated purchase has been finalised for nearly 9.3 acres at Ayyankuzhi in Vadavucode-Puthencruz panchayat, Ernakulam, clearing the way to set up a scientific landfill under the Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP). The project had recently received ₹16 crore allocated by the state government for purchasing the land, according to officials cited in the report.

Why it matters

Securing the landfill site enables the region to move toward scientific management of inert waste from urban local bodies, supporting more reliable waste handling capacity in Ernakulam.

Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP)Department of Local Self Government, KeralaErnakulam District Administration