Where Does It Go?

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Every day, we throw things away. But have you ever stopped to ask — where does it all go?

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Waste is no longer just a by-product of consumption - it’s a crisis threatening the very air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. In Gurgaon alone, 220 truckloads of garbage are sent out every single day. Our landfills are overflowing. Our environment is suffocating.

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Art Meets Awareness

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To confront this growing threat, iamgurgaon, in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram and Artpilgrim Live, launched the “Where Does It Go?” initiative - a powerful campaign aimed at raising awareness about the impact of waste on our daily lives.

Recognising the transformative power of art, renowned artist Arunkumar HG led a collective of twelve local artists in turning waste into storytelling. Discarded materials were sourced from homes and schools and repurposed into thought-provoking, immersive installations 0 each one a mirror held up to our habits, our consumption, and our planet.

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From Awareness to Action

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To empower individuals with real solutions, Samadhaan Hub was launched - a one-stop destination for all things sustainability. Located at Khushboo Chowk, the Hub provides guidance, resources, and alternatives to help residents make informed, responsible choices.

Following its success, a second dry waste collection unit was established in Badshahpur, Sector 72, at the entrance of our eco-restored Badshahpur Forest Corridor. This unit is designed for easy, responsible disposal of paper, plastic, metal, e-waste, glass, clothes, expired and non-expired medicines.

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Location:

Badshahpur Recycling Unit

Badshahpur Forest Corridor, South Peripheral Rd, Near Tatvam Villas, Dhani, Sector 69

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TMmPGXaFMuTT1pgz8?g_st=ic

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What happens to the dry waste you drop off?

The waste is segregated on site and donated to our partner NGOs for recycling.

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In 2024, we stopped 1,57,218.7 kg of dry waste from going to the landfills. Compared to 2023, the residents of Gurgaon dropped off 76,772.82 kg of waste for recycling at our units!

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Paper waste that can be reused, like books and stationery items, is donated to Free Pathshala which provides free education to underprivileged children.

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Paper waste that cannot be reused but can be recycled is sold to local recyclers. The proceeds from this are donated to Free Pathshala.

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Soft plastic is donated to Avacayam who recycle it to make gift items.

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Hard plastic is sent to local recyclers who recycle it to build roads.

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Festive waste like flowers is donated to Ananda Vrinda, who then transforms them into Holi colours and incense sticks.

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E-waste is donated to NAMO. Repairable e-waste goes through asset refurbishment and the non-repairable e-waste is dismantled so that various parts of devices can be reused.

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Expired medicines are disposed of as per government. guidelines and non-expired medicines are donated to Maanas School for those who need them.

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Clothes, toys and other essential items are donated to GOONJ, an organisation that helps the underprivileged.

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This unit is open on all 7 days of the week except on national holidays | 8 AM to 5 PM

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For every 10 kgs of dry waste you drop off, you get a reusable bag for free!

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