Kollam district administration cracks down on illegal waste dumping
Kollam District Collector Anie Jula Thomas has said that stringent action, including heavy fines, will be taken against violations such as illegal waste dumping. Presiding
Kollam District Collector Anie Jula Thomas has said that stringent action, including heavy fines, will be taken against violations such as illegal waste dumping. Presiding over a meeting of Local Self-Governments department (LSGD) secretaries at the Collectorate on Thursday, she revealed that a total fine of ₹5,25,350 has been imposed and 106 cases registered in various local bodies within the district.
To streamline solid waste management operations, the District Collector has directed the establishment of a dedicated district-level cell for better coordination among local bodies. She pointed out the immediate need to identify and take strict action against illegal dumping sites while ensuring that Material Collection Facilities (MCFs) established across various panchayats function flawlessly. Major establishments were mandated to implement source-level waste management, with local bodies instructed to facilitate the necessary processing systems and conduct regular inspections.
Non-biodegradable waste must be systematically handed over to authorised agencies designated by local authorities. Furthermore, local bodies were asked to share details regarding any innovative waste management initiatives launched at their level. “Comprehensive plans will soon be drafted to manage waste at key tourist spots, pilgrimage centres, waterbodies, and beaches, alongside setting up a faster grievance redressal mechanism. The door-to-door waste collection drive by the Haritha Karma Sena will be expanded to cover more areas,” she said.
The meeting was attended by LSGD Joint Director S. Subodh, Deputy Director Ajayakumar, District Medical Officer A.L. Sheeja, and secretaries representing various local self-government institutions.
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