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Mohali Launches 'First-of-its-Kind' Segregated Waste System
28 Jan
Summary
- Mohali's new waste program requires source segregation into wet, dry, and hazardous.
- A robust surveillance system and control center will monitor operations and prevent illegal dumping.
- Fines will be imposed for non-compliance after 100% door-to-door collection is established.
Mohali is launching a pioneering door-to-door segregated waste collection program, addressing a critical garbage crisis. This initiative mandates households and establishments to segregate waste into wet, dry, and hazardous categories at the source, a system being touted as the first of its kind in Punjab.
The project, executed under a public-private partnership, aims to formalize waste handling and ensure scientific management from collection to disposal. It includes a comprehensive surveillance mechanism with continuous patrolling to prevent illegal dumping and ensure timely cleaning.
To enhance accountability, a central control and command center will monitor operations in real-time, tracking collection vehicles and enabling swift interventions. A dedicated helpline will also be available for public grievances.
Upon achieving 100% door-to-door collection, the municipal corporation plans to impose penalties on non-compliant households. This measure aims to encourage resident participation in waste segregation, which is crucial for faster processing and mitigating the city's significant waste management challenges, exacerbated by the closure of its main dumping site.
