Aafrin Kidwai Bengaluru’s Ward no. 104, Govindrajnagar became the first ward to implement the BBMP’s new model of segregated collection & transportation (C&T) of solid waste as wet, dry and sanitary. Covered vehicles with GPS and public address systems as well as block numbers displayed on auto-tippers have started making rounds in their respective wards.
BBMP Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad and Solid Waste Management Special Commissioner D Randeep on Tuesday visited the ward where the first fleet of auto-tippers started operations.
The C&T service providers were directed to ensure timely collection of segregated waste ensuring 100% coverage in all 12 blocks. They were also instructed that wet and sanitary waste had to be collected every day while dry waste would be collected twice a week by designated dry waste collectors.
The municipality staff has been asked to ensure 100% segregation and zero blackspot status within three months.
Sharing a video and images of the initiative via social media, the BBMP SWM Special Commissioner also shared awareness campaigns will be conducted and repeated violators who give mixed waste will be fined.
