The 24x7 operational Navjeevan Vihar RRR Centre stands as a powerful testament to community collaboration, promoting waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. The operations are managed by Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation jointly with Navjeevan Vihar RWA.
It has collected over 110 tons of assorted items for reuse and recycling, benefiting those in need, demonstrating the power of solidarity and channelizing recyclables to recycling. This includes 30 tons of plastic, 8.5 tons of E-waste and over 20 tons of paper.
The initiative has resulted in the collection and reuse of tons of pre-loved clothing, footwear, mattresses, bedding, toys, books, stationery, and furniture from the residents of Navjeevan Vihar and surrounding colonies to 4 NGOs working with lesser privileged and vulnerable groups.
Plastic Waste is channelized to 21 Century Polymers and Econscious getting benches made from recycled plastic in return, E-Waste is sent to Attero, India's largest E-Waste recycler, Paper to GRL and textiles to Respun.
Under Project Arpan post Diwali 2025, this RRR Centre collected 5.5 tons of diyas and idols that was sent for recycling to MCD C&D plant and SHGs for reuse after conducting a pooja.
The Centre accepts material 24x7 with people across Delhi dropping material round the clock.
Expanding its reach, Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation operates Swachh Vaahini under the CSR support of TWEPL (RRR on Wheels) two electric vehicles that extends its efforts to colonies and individuals, making participation in their noble cause even more accessible
The most encouraging part is that this RRR Centre is actually a transformed dhalao which was beautifully curated after Navjeevan Vihar achieved 100% Source segregation and wet waste composting about 7.5 years back.
Navjeevan Vihar RRR Centre has received award from Municipal Corporation of Delhi for the impact that it has been creating.
The Navjeevan Vihar RRR Centre serves as a beacon of inspiration, motivating others to take similar steps towards creating a better world.
Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation also holds RRR Camps at various places to collect these pre-loved items at community level.
Let us join hands, lend our support to their noble endeavours, and collectively make a lasting impact on our community and the environment.
