Chennai, a city known for its vibrant celebrations during festivals like Deepavali, is gearing up to address a common post-celebration issue – firecracker waste. In a recent meeting chaired by Chennai Mayor Priya, the city’s residents were urged to dispose of firecracker waste separately and responsibly, with a well-organized plan in place to manage this waste.
The Mayor emphasised the importance of proper disposal of firecracker waste, which is expected to accumulate in Chennai from the 11 to 13 of November. To ensure a swift and efficient process, the sanitary workers in the city will collect the firecracker waste and transport it to processing plants on the same day of Deepavali, which falls on the 13th of November this year.
One key element of this plan is creating awareness among residents about the safe handling of firecracker waste and the necessity of separating it from regular garbage. To achieve this, audio broadcasting in battery-operated vehicles will be utilized to reach out to the citizens. The goal is to inform them about the significance of this separation and to encourage active participation in this waste management initiative.
Mayor Priya underscored that the separated firecracker waste should be handed over to the garbage collectors when they come to pick up the regular household waste. This concerted effort to segregate firecracker waste is a critical step in ensuring its proper disposal and reducing environmental impact.
Additionally, the Chennai Corporation (GCC) has taken steps to facilitate the collection of firecracker waste from the roads. Two heavy vehicles have been allocated to each of the 15 GCC zones to efficiently manage and transport this waste. This approach is aimed at making the cleanup process smoother and more effective.
Other officials who participated in the meeting include GCC Deputy Mayor Mahesh Kumar and GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan.