How much does Chennai’s waste cost the taxpayer?

Municipal Solid Wasteremoved and amount paid to M/S Onyx during the contract period
Sl.No Year (Period) Quantum of MSW removed (Metric Tonnes) Amount Paid (Rs)
1 2000(5.3.2000 to 31.12.2000) 230033.571 149061754
2 2001 419168.200 283122683
3 2002 439384.680 321580882
4 2003 397080.010 318126086
5 2004 400062.120 362795746
6 2005 421347.690 432703382
7 2006 424146.700 483912685
8 2007(upto 25.8.2007) 262512.780 318165489
Total 2993735.751 2669468706

Source: Chennai Corporation, 2007, Information obtained under the Right to Information Act, 2005

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