With a view to curb haphazard disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday launched a call-based service to help ensure a regular method of collection and disposal in its jurisdiction. Of.
Prices for the service – which will be launched by Indo Enviro Integrated Solutions Ltd – are ₹440.65 per tonne for the current month, while prices from January 2022 will be ₹452.78 per tonne.
EDMC commissioner Vikas Anand said bulk generators of C&D waste cannot avail the service and have to deposit their waste at the civic body’s C&D waste processing facility at Shastri Park.
increase the volume
Mr Anand said the civic body is currently looking at increasing the quantum of waste to be processed at the Shastri Park facility which can process 1,000 tonnes per day.
According to data provided by a senior EDMC official, a total of “2,56,120.48 metric tonnes” of C&D waste has been collected by the civic body from April 1 to December 28 this year.
A senior EDMC official said the dumping of construction debris was witnessed this year at several unspecified places despite several guidelines.
“People can avail this service by calling the given number to collect their C&D waste. Many people throw their garbage late at night. This service can help in avoiding such irresponsible and improper disposal which adds to the increasing pollution in the city. Residents can call on 9205059982/9821488633 to avail the service, Mr Anand said.
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