Kathmandu, July 26
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has begun producing compost with the use of biodegradable waste generated from houses.
The KMC’s efforts aim to make the use of biodegradable garbage generated from the city, which also helps waste management of the Kathmandu Valley, says KMC’s spokesperson Ishwor Man Dangol.
As per the plan, the waste collected from the houses is categorised and only biodegradable garbage is extracted for the use, he says.
“A large amount of biodegradable waste is produced from houses. We are focusing on managing such garbage at the local level,” he informs.
The KMC is testing the compost production from Dallu area, and it will be expanded in the coming days, according to Dangol. Over 50 houses in the area are collecting waste for this purpose.
The KMC has also deployed separate vehicles to carry biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
“Utilising biodegradable garbage at the local level will decrease the total amount of waste collected from the KMC for management,” says Dangol.
Out of its total 32 wards, the KMC is picking garbage from eight, and private sector companies are employed to manage waste from the remaining 24. Some private organisations are also helping the compost production, says Hari Kumar Shrestha, KMC Environment Department chief.
Over 350 metric tonnes of waste are generated from the KMC on a daily basis.
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