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GHAZIABAD: Waste generated from religious places like temples are often dumped in rivers, causing pollution. To put an end to this menace, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation on Saturday inaugurated a plant in Sai Upvan area to convert waste into compost. The machine at the plant, which will treat up to five tonnes of waste, cost us Rs 15 lakh and we spent another Rs 13 lakh for building infrastructure. We have also introduced toll-free helpline number on which residents can call up and request to collect religious waste from private places,” said Singh.“These vehicles will ferry religious wastes to the compost plant in Sai Upvan, where it will be treated. “Due to religious sentiments, people generally do not dispose waste in garbage bins or elsewhere..