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Recycling centres rolled out across local governments bodies
Colombo, Sept. 24 (Daily Mirror) - In line with the national ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, the Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry has launched a programme to establish recycling centres within local government institutions, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The centres will convert solid waste into reusable materials, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Recycling centres are planned across all nine provinces, with the first project commencing yesterday (23) at the Kattankudy Urban Council at a cost of Rs. 50.8 million. A total of 54 sites have been identified, with six locations selected in each province where significant amounts of non-degradable waste are generated. Feasibility studies have already been completed at 25 of these sites.
The project aims to reduce by 30% the volume of waste sent to sanitary landfills over the next three years. This will be achieved by promoting community awareness and participation in the 3R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), minimizing overall waste generation, and strengthening local government institutions to manage properly segregated waste such as polythene, glass, and other materials.
The initiative is coordinated by the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Secretariat, with support from the Defence Ministry, the tri-forces, the Civil Security Department, the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, volunteer organisations, environmental groups, and local communities. Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, as well as Mayors, Chairpersons of local government institutions, and other local representatives participated in the programme.
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