In an effort to tackle the city's waste management crisis, Coimbatore's Municipal Commissioner unveiled a strategic plan involving route charts for garbage collection vehicles and stricter monitoring to ensure proper waste segregation.
Coimbatore, February 15: Addressing the critical issue of waste management in Coimbatore, the Municipal Commissioner, Sivaguru Prabhakaran, has released a report detailing the collection of up to 1,250 tons of waste daily within the city. The mixed accumulation of decomposable and non-decomposable waste, along with meat and medical waste, has been challenging the city's waste management capabilities.
To combat this, Commissioner Prabhakaran has introduced a 'route chart' system for garbage collection vehicles, ensuring they only travel along designated paths. An additional employee has been assigned to each vehicle to oversee the segregation of waste. The strategy aims to monitor open dumping spots through CCTV surveillance to identify and penalize those not complying with waste segregation norms. Notices will be sent to violators, stressing the importance of cooperation with municipal efforts for a cleaner environment.
This initiative is managed from the Integrated Control and Command Center in R.S. Puram, with 25 officers appointed to oversee the operation, including two dedicated to management. Public health inspectors, supervisors, and private contractors have been provided with microphones to issue immediate orders if any area is found to be accumulating waste.
Since the implementation of these measures two weeks ago, there has been a significant increase in the amount of waste being segregated—from 120 tons to 290 tons. The city warns that continuous non-compliance with waste segregation and open dumping will result in fines under solid waste management regulations. Additionally, the municipality plans to install its CCTV cameras at key dumping spots to enforce compliance further.
This comprehensive approach marks a significant step towards addressing Coimbatore's waste management challenges, aiming to enhance public health and environmental cleanliness through community involvement and strict monitoring.
To combat this, Commissioner Prabhakaran has introduced a 'route chart' system for garbage collection vehicles, ensuring they only travel along designated paths. An additional employee has been assigned to each vehicle to oversee the segregation of waste. The strategy aims to monitor open dumping spots through CCTV surveillance to identify and penalize those not complying with waste segregation norms. Notices will be sent to violators, stressing the importance of cooperation with municipal efforts for a cleaner environment.
This initiative is managed from the Integrated Control and Command Center in R.S. Puram, with 25 officers appointed to oversee the operation, including two dedicated to management. Public health inspectors, supervisors, and private contractors have been provided with microphones to issue immediate orders if any area is found to be accumulating waste.
Since the implementation of these measures two weeks ago, there has been a significant increase in the amount of waste being segregated—from 120 tons to 290 tons. The city warns that continuous non-compliance with waste segregation and open dumping will result in fines under solid waste management regulations. Additionally, the municipality plans to install its CCTV cameras at key dumping spots to enforce compliance further.
This comprehensive approach marks a significant step towards addressing Coimbatore's waste management challenges, aiming to enhance public health and environmental cleanliness through community involvement and strict monitoring.