There has been a reduction of around five tonnes of waste collected from bulk generators in the ward each dayThe BMC's push for mandatory waste segregation and composting at source by bulk generators of waste has started to make an impact in the city's K-East ward. There has been a reduction of around five tonnes of waste collected from bulk generators in the ward each day. Around 50 bulk waste generators including housing societies as well as premium hotels in K-East ward (Andheri, Vile Parle) have turned into green societies as the BMC has certified them as zero- garbage society. "Around 49 bulk generators have already started waste processing at their premises while a couple of bulk generators have already bought machines for processing waste," said Devendra Jain, assistant commissioner of K-East ward of BMC. However, after resistance and apprehension from housing societies to meet the deadline, the BMC had given a three months extension with a condition that bulk generators seeking time, must have to submit a plan on how they will start waste processing in advance.

Source: dna November 15, 2017 03:11 UTC