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Chennai Tackles Waste Crisis: New System Launched
30 May
Summary
- A new solid waste transfer system uses modern containers and trucks.
- Biodegradable waste goes to composting; others are compressed and sealed.
- The system aims to process and transport all daily collected garbage on the same day.
Tambaram corporation in Chennai has initiated a significant ₹8 crore solid waste transfer system to address long-standing garbage issues. This new approach ensures that all collected waste is processed and transported on the same day, replacing previous practices of temporary dumping.
The system involves segregating waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable types. Biodegradable waste is directed to composting centers, while other waste undergoes compression and sealing within 15-tonne capacity containers at a new facility in Kannadapalayam. This method aims to prevent spillage and minimize foul odors during transportation.
Tambaram generates approximately 450 tonnes of waste daily. The new system, currently on a trial basis in Perungalathur, is expected to expand across the corporation's five zones and 70 wards. Officials anticipate completing the biomining of legacy waste by next year.
While the corporation introduces these advancements, some residents have expressed concerns about the regularity of waste collection in certain areas, highlighting a gap between planned projects and their execution on the ground.
