MC installs QR code in houses to boost waste management efficiency

In a significant step to strengthen the city's door-to-door garbage collection system, the Municipal Corporation has installed QR codes in nearly 200 households over the past three days to enhance monitoring and service efficiency. The initiative aims to bring transparency and accountability in waste collection operations across the city. The waste management company, 3R, has also begun increasing the number of collection vehicles to ensure better coverage, especially in major markets and busy roads. Two large garbage collection vehicles have already been deployed, while eight more compactors are expected to arrive by next week. Additionally, 140 mini tippers have reached the city, and another 100 are scheduled to arrive by January 20, claimed office-bearers of 3R.

As part of the city's push towards sustainable sanitation, 50 electric garbage collection vehicles will be inducted in February. These vehicles will be deployed primarily in the Walled City area. Due to their compact size, the electric vehicles will be able to access narrow lanes and congested localities with ease. Once fully charged for four to five hours, each vehicle can cover a distance of up to 250 kilometres. Charging infrastructure has already been set up at the Bhagtanwala dump site, ensuring smooth operations.

Mayor Jatinder Singh Bhatia said that the arrival of additional large vehicles would significantly reduce visible garbage accumulation in major markets and on main roads. He added that the Municipal Corporation is working at every level to improve cleanliness and urged residents to actively cooperate in making the city clean. With public support, achieving a top ranking in cleanliness is well within reach, he said.

The Mayor further informed that around 1,200 institutions generating more than 100 kg of waste daily have already registered on the bulk waste generator app. Through the app, users can lodge complaints, receive guidance on segregating wet and dry waste, and access other waste management solutions online.