On July 23, 2024, the Ministry of Defence issued the Draft Jammu Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2024. These new regulations aim to improve the management of solid waste in the Jammu Cantonment area.
The Key Points Include the Following:
Segregation and Primary Storage of Solid Waste
All residents and businesses are required to:
- Separate Waste: Sort their waste into three categories:
- Non-biodegradable or dry waste
- Biodegradable or wet waste
- Domestic hazardous waste
- Store Properly: Place the segregated waste in covered bins.
- Hand Over: Give the sorted waste to designated waste collectors as directed by the Board.
Solid Waste Collection
- Door-to-Door Collection: The Board will implement daily door-to-door collection of segregated waste from all areas, including slums and informal settlements.
- Integration: This system will integrate existing informal collection methods with the Board’s system to ensure efficient waste management.
Disposal of Solid Waste
- Landfills: The Board will either on its own or through an agency, handle the construction, operation, and maintenance of sanitary landfills and related infrastructure.
- Residual Waste: These landfills will be used for the disposal of residual waste, street sweepings, and silt from surface drains.
User Fee and Penalty
- User Fee: There will be a fixed fee for garbage collection, transportation, and disposal services.
- Penalties: Those who do not comply with the bye-laws will face penalties as outlined in Schedule II of the bye-laws.
This is an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and ensure the bye-laws meet the community’s needs
Public Consultation:
The objections or suggestions, if any, to these draft bye-laws may be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Jammu Cantonment Board until August 23, 2024
