Srinagar, Oct 21 (KNS): Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Dr Basharat Qayoom on Wednesday inspected the Achan landfill site and directed officials to improve waste processing, address operational issues and take measures to control foul odour emanating from the facility.

During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed solid waste management operations, including the bio-mining of accumulated legacy waste, functioning of the Leachate Treatment Plant and operations at the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Processing Plant.

He assessed arrangements for waste collection, transportation, segregation and processing, directing officials to improve coordination and ensure efficient utilisation of machinery to prevent further accumulation of unprocessed waste.

The Commissioner also reviewed the ongoing legacy waste bio-remediation project and instructed officials to ensure regular maintenance of machinery and streamline transportation and processing arrangements.

At the Leachate Treatment Plant, he reviewed operational arrangements and stressed the need for proper functioning and maintenance of the facility.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He also inspected the C&D Waste Processing Plant and reviewed arrangements for handling refuse-derived fuel (RDF), directing officials to ensure its systematic storage and disposal wherever required.

Taking note of sanitation conditions at the landfill, Dr Qayoom directed officials to undertake fumigation and other measures to control odour and maintain cleanliness within and around the site.

He called for regular monitoring of waste management operations in accordance with environmental and solid waste management norms.

The Commissioner directed the sanitation, mechanical, transport, electrical and works wings of SMC to coordinate their activities and address operational deficiencies without delay.

The inspection was attended by the Joint Commissioner (Works), Joint Commissioner (Health and Sanitation), Solid Waste Management Officer and other SMC officials.

The Achan landfill remains a major waste disposal facility for Srinagar, where the management of accumulated waste, leachate and odour continues to require attention. (KNS)