Waste Management
Waste Management
Mulanthuruthy Block Panchayat
Towards a Clean Environment and a Green Future
Cleanliness · Environmental Protection · Sustainable Development
Introduction
Scientific waste management is essential for protecting public health and preventing environmental pollution. Waste generated from households, institutions, commercial establishments and public places must be segregated at source and managed in an environmentally responsible manner. Waste management is a shared social responsibility of every citizen.
Mulanthuruthy Block Panchayat promotes cleanliness and effective waste management in its constituent Grama Panchayats through the coordinated efforts of Haritha Karma Sena, Kudumbashree, Suchitwa Mission, Haritha Keralam Mission and Local Self Government Institutions.
Types of Waste
Segregation of waste at source makes collection, processing, recycling and safe disposal more effective.
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Biodegradable Waste
Food leftovers, vegetable waste, leaves and garden waste are biodegradable materials. These can be processed through suitable methods such as composting and biogas systems.
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Non-Biodegradable Waste
Plastic, paper, glass and metal waste should be segregated, cleaned and kept dry before handing over to authorised collection systems for recycling and further processing.
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Special Waste
Batteries, electronic waste, bulbs, sanitary waste and household hazardous waste require separate handling and disposal through appropriate authorised systems.
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Construction Waste
Waste generated during building construction, renovation and demolition should not be dumped in public places or water bodies. It must be managed in accordance with applicable rules.
Major Waste Management Activities
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Source-Level Waste Management
Households and institutions are encouraged to manage biodegradable waste using suitable facilities such as compost pits, bio-bins and biogas plants.
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Haritha Karma Sena
Haritha Karma Sena plays an important role in the collection, segregation and transfer of non-biodegradable waste to authorised processing facilities.
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Material Collection Facility (MCF)
Collected non-biodegradable waste is stored at authorised facilities such as Material Collection Facilities (MCFs) and transferred for further processing and recycling.
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Awareness Programmes
Public awareness activities promote waste segregation, reduction of plastic usage, environmental protection and cleanliness in public places.
Responsibilities of Citizens
- Segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at source.
- Process biodegradable household waste using suitable systems.
- Keep recyclable non-biodegradable waste clean and dry.
- Follow the collection schedule and instructions of Haritha Karma Sena.
- Do not burn plastic, electronic waste or batteries or dump them in water bodies.
- Do not throw waste on roadsides or in public places.
- Minimise the use of single-use plastics and promote reusable alternatives.
- Report waste management-related issues to the concerned Grama Panchayat.
Grama Panchayats under Mulanthuruthy Block Panchayat
Mulanthuruthy Block Panchayat comprises the following six Grama Panchayats:
Our Responsibility
Reduce waste, reuse materials and recycle wherever possible. Every household and institution has an important role in creating a clean and healthy environment.
Official Information and Useful Links
For official guidelines, information and updates related to waste management, please visit the following websites.
