Bancharedanda waste site leaves nearby settlements battling disease, pollution

• For residents living near the Bancharedanda landfill in Dhunibesi, waste from Kathmandu Valley has become a daily source of foul smells, polluted water and health problems.
• The settlement lies close to the landfill where waste from Kathmandu Valley and 21 local units is dumped.
• When the wind blows, the stench spreads through nearby villages.