KMC to deploy 2,000 sets of dustbins for waste segregation

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is preparing to place about 2,000 sets of dustbins in public places.

According to the KMC, a total of 1,950 sets of bins will be positioned for the separate collection of decomposable and non-decomposable waste produced by consumers, with each set consisting of two bins.

The KMC plans to use green bins for decomposable waste and red bins for non-decomposable waste.

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Rabin Man Shrestha, the head of the environment management department, stated, "We are going to place the dustbins according to the plan to separate the waste at the source itself and manage it separately according to their nature."

Shrestha mentioned that the segregated collection of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste will facilitate proper waste management. The implementation of this scheme has commenced from Ward No. 27, and the KMC is raising awareness through a door-to-door program for garbage classification.

The dustbin sets come in two sizes. The smaller set includes a 70-liter capacity bin mounted on an iron stand measuring 1.2 meters in height, 1.23 meters in width, and weighing 25.55 kg. The cost for this set, including the stand and dustbin, is Rs 5,150 and Rs 2,950, respectively, with 300 sets to be placed in different parts of the city.

The medium-sized set comprises a stand 1.3 meters wide and 1.4 meters tall, accommodating two bins, each with a 125-liter capacity. The pricing for the stand is Rs 5,450, and each bin costs Rs 3,890.

The mentioned prices are exclusive of all applicable taxes. Some of these sets have been procured by the KMC through an open competition.

Officials at KMC state that each bin will be clearly labeled to indicate the type of waste it should contain. The sets will be managed by individuals specializing in waste management, in coordination with the respective wards. Each set will be uniquely numbered for accountability, ensuring that the responsible parties for each set of bins are easily identifiable.