According to me, segregation of waste into dry waste and wet
waste is the duty of every citizen and anyone not following the same must be
fined strongly about it. I think it is a very good idea on part of BMC to make
this a ‘cluster’ implementation. Means the thought of fining a building heavily
if even one family is non cooperative is a very good one. This is how they get
a good success in micro-finance schemes. From here, it has gone all downhill.
Though segregation is uncommon, fines are only occasionally
levied. Who qualifies for a fine and who does not? BMC is afraid to enforce its
own rules. If they begin to enforce the rules, they will have to face two acute
problems- one that they do not have a proper management system in place and second
that they will have to take on some vested interests who may be benefitting
from the current system. BMC needs to turn
its PR machinery 180 degrees and use it to create some sense in its own system
first.
A time- bound program needs to be made about creating a new
system of waste management WITHOUT tying it up with the legacy waste that’s
lying around in the dump yards. Awareness should first be carried out in the
different departments of BMC itself. Right from the commissioner to the
sweepers, all should be first made to attend training seminars on the topic so
that their knowledge becomes up to date. Both dry waste and wet waste collection
vehicles should be sent to the respective areas for collection. Fines should be
levied on the buildings who don’t comply.
Just making the citizens responsible for everything is completely
unfair. BMC needs to do its part, that too systematically. Some accountability
needs to be brought into the system so citizens do not feel cornered and become
rebellious.
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