Thursday, July 14, 2005
Plan ready for WP solid waste disposal
By Damitha Hemachandra
Thursday, July 14, 2005
The Ministry of Environment is looking at the possibility of using an abandoned quarry at Mahara as a dumpingt site for the nearly 1000 tons garbage collected by the Western Province daily.
Addressing a workshop for the enhancement of legal frame work on waste management Minister A.H.M.Fowzie said that the Central Environment Authority (CEA) had concluded a Rs.1.8 million feasibility study on solid waste management for the western province,. The study performed under the National Strategy for Solid Waste Management provides a frame work for improved cooperation between the environmental authorities, the Urban Development Authority, Provincial Councils and local authorities in coordinating matters related to solid waste management.
The study also calls for the strict implementation of Reduce, Recycle and Re-use approach for tackling the solid waste problem. Importance of segregation of waste at the source of generation too is recommended as a must.
The study highlights the need of simple biological treatment since more than 80% of our household garbage are biodegradable. It stresses that all local authorities should take expert advice in establishing and operating their own compost plants while encouraging all the houses to have small compost barrels.
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources had taken several steps facilitating management of solid waste including the provision of technical assistance and funds for the local authorities.
The minister however revealed that some of the projects had failed due to lack of public cooperation and political commitment and called for strong political commitment in implementing effective solid waste management modes for Sri Lanka.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
The Ministry of Environment is looking at the possibility of using an abandoned quarry at Mahara as a dumpingt site for the nearly 1000 tons garbage collected by the Western Province daily.
Addressing a workshop for the enhancement of legal frame work on waste management Minister A.H.M.Fowzie said that the Central Environment Authority (CEA) had concluded a Rs.1.8 million feasibility study on solid waste management for the western province,. The study performed under the National Strategy for Solid Waste Management provides a frame work for improved cooperation between the environmental authorities, the Urban Development Authority, Provincial Councils and local authorities in coordinating matters related to solid waste management.
The study also calls for the strict implementation of Reduce, Recycle and Re-use approach for tackling the solid waste problem. Importance of segregation of waste at the source of generation too is recommended as a must.
The study highlights the need of simple biological treatment since more than 80% of our household garbage are biodegradable. It stresses that all local authorities should take expert advice in establishing and operating their own compost plants while encouraging all the houses to have small compost barrels.
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources had taken several steps facilitating management of solid waste including the provision of technical assistance and funds for the local authorities.
The minister however revealed that some of the projects had failed due to lack of public cooperation and political commitment and called for strong political commitment in implementing effective solid waste management modes for Sri Lanka.
