New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is examining waste management models adopted by cities such as Tokyo, New York and Barcelona as it seeks to improve the collection, processing and scientific disposal of municipal solid waste in the Capital.
MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar chaired a meeting with World Bank experts on Saturday to discuss strategic options and global practices that could be adapted to Delhi's requirements. Senior civic officials attended the meeting. The World Bank team presented Tokyo's technology-driven model, which relies heavily on Waste-to-Energy facilities. Tokyo has 23 such facilities where a substantial portion of municipal waste is scientifically processed.
The experts also discussed New York's model, under which private agencies are involved in the transportation and processing of waste, including its movement to facilities outside the city.
Barcelona's hybrid approach was also discussed. Its Zero Waste Plan 2021-27 combines decentralised waste management with measures to reduce waste, improve segregation and encourage behavioural change among residents.
The civic body presented details of its existing collection and transportation mechanism and briefed the experts on operational and upcoming waste-processing facilities.
Khirwar said Delhi needed a time-bound and sustainable waste management strategy suited to its local conditions. He stressed that efficient planning, technology, scientific processing, maximum resource recovery and greater citizen participation would be crucial to improving sanitation and making the Capital cleaner.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.