New Delhi: Taking strict action against those who did not separate waste despite several warnings, the New Delhi Municipal Board (NDMC) had begun to attach red stickers outside their homes.
If there are no changes considered in 8-10 days, the penal action will be taken based on the guidelines for solid waste management.
Civic’s body claimed to have taken action against 170 properties in Malcha Marg, Jor Bagh, Sarojini Nagar, BK Dutt Colony, Khan Market, Palika, Golf Links, Bhagwan Das Road, Rajdoot Marg, Laxmi Bai Nagar, among others, after carefully watching , “We have reached for occupants and guiding them in separating wet and dry waste.
We also organize workshops, vehicles involved in collecting separate waste and then make it mandatory.
However, some households do not take things seriously things.
Unthinkable waste mixed With the rest make all zero efforts, “said an NDMC official.
After attaching stickers, NDMC employees have oversee changes in household behavior.
“We conducted a survey and found that around 40 households followed the norm.
We then removed the sticker.
We will send the notification followed by the remaining household.
The drive aims to maintain a 100% segregation in the source,” the official said.
The official said that hotels and restaurants were also watched carefully, while the large complex had been asked to install a composting factory at home.
NDMC also carried out workshops to share methods for home composting in residential areas.
“We have been doing exercises in Kidwai West Nagar, Gole Market and BK Dutt Colony, where we even distribute kits to make compost at home with kitchen waste.
We distribute material, such as coco peat, enzymes and buckets to residents with the help of a NGO.
We have formed the WhatsApp group to circulate information and education material with RWAS and residents, “the official said.