JMC: Bulk waste generators to adopt on-site composting

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JMC: Bulk waste generators to adopt on-site composting

Saturday, 29 June 2024 | PNS | Jamshedpur

In a pivotal meeting held at the Jugsalai Municipal Council Office Auditorium to address the waste management practices of bulk waste generators were asked to manage their wet waste on their premises. The move is aligned with the Swachh Survey 2024 under "Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0".

The session convened operators and representatives from various institutions and establishments, including hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings, hospitals, marriage halls, banquet halls, marketing complexes, and residential societies, generating 50-100 kg of wet waste daily.

Bulk Waste Generators were instructed to implement on-site composting for their wet waste and to ensure dry waste is handed over to the door-to-door garbage collection vehicles provided by the Jugsalai Municipal Council.

During the session detailed guidelines were provided on managing wet waste, including vegetable and fruit peels, leftover food, and other organic materials.

Emphasis was placed on the mandatory separation of waste at the source to streamline the disposal process. 3R Principle: Participants were educated on the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to promote sustainable waste management practices.

Strategies were discussed for making events like parties, weddings, and gatherings held in hotels and marriage halls zero waste, emphasizing minimal environmental impact.

A comprehensive explanation of the on-site composting process was shared, encouraging establishments to adopt this sustainable practice.

During the meeting, participants shared their experiences and challenges in waste disposal, contributing to a collaborative effort to enhance waste management practices. Representatives from Hotel Raj Rasoi, A.B. Palace, Royal Marriage Hall, Gurudwara Managing Committee, Rajasthan Shiv Mandir, and Agrasen Bhawan were in attendance.

The meeting saw the presence of several key figures, including the Executive Officer of Jugsalai Municipal Council, City Manager, Junior Engineer, Sanitation Expert, and representatives from PMC and Cube Adityapur Waste Management Private Limited.

This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment.

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