Georgetown: The Georgetown Mayor and City Council has commenced a series of environmental awareness programmes in various wards in Georgetown. The first programme was done in group (6) six which consists of four wards Agricola, Mc Doom, Houston and Meadow Bank. The project has two components; providing information and training in waste reduction and reaching the needs of those who are unable to acquire bins.
The training is focused on helping residents to efficiently manage solid waste by employing three (r’s) reuse, reduce and recycle. Residents of group six were provided with information on composting and a practical demonstration was given on how to make a compost box at home. Solid Management Director, Walter Narine explained that the method is simple and can be used in urban areas where there is not much land space.
Narine facilitated the session, he said that the group six areas generates approximately 42 tons of refuse weekly and 21 tons consists of organic material, which is ideal for composting. Narine encouraged the group to use the skill they acquire to generate income. “Money can come out of waste” Narine explained.
The Solid Waste Director said that if residents practice composting and other waste management methods, the refuse collected would be reduced by 10% and monies Council expend on solid waste collection and disposal would be decreased significantly.
The Council had held community meeting with residents in the Agricola area during September 2015 and residents were enthused about solid waste management strategies.
The Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy for Mayor and City Councils premised on: environmental education and protection, maintenance of efficient collection system providing economic opportunities through waste collection.
In addition the Council distributed thirty five refuse bins to residents who did not have receptacles.
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