NDMC’s green initiatives for waste management
The New Delhi Municipal Council has taken proactive steps toward sustainable waste management by establishing six community Organic Waste Converters in residential areas. Through door-to-door initiatives, organic waste is collected and composted at these facilities. Over 1,500 households have engaged in home composting following the distribution of composting bins during a survey.
NDMC has secured the 7th position among India’s cleanest cities with a population exceeding 1 lakh, because of its waste management system and integration of innovative technologies. Comprehensive guidelines have been provided to Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) practicing on-site waste processing, fostering an environment friendly community. The Corporation has put in place resolutions of many Service Level Agreements . The improved daily door-to-door collection has eliminated traditional dumping sites. These are now used in Roll Call centers for SafaiKarmis. There are also 36 GPS-enabled vehicles for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) collection that ensure a streamlined process and an Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor vehicle movements and provide auto tipper routes. There are six new Decentralized Material Recovery Facilities and all waste is diverted to the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant in Okhla.
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