MC prioritises composting in gardens for sustainable waste management

The Municipal Corporation (MC) has set top priority to garden composting as part of its sustainable waste management efforts.

As per the directions of Amit Kumar, Commissioner, MC, the horticulture wing of the civic body managed all dry leaves and grass cutting, besides other waste generated from gardens through sustainable waste management with 104 compost pits, which have been successfully made operational across the city.

While sharing details about the initiative, the Commissioner said, “The MC is actively converting dry leaves collected from parks and trees into high-quality manure to be further used in flower beds, implementing the reduce, reuse and recycle (RRR) principle.”

He further said, “This initiative not only ensures effective recycling of organic waste, but also plays a vital role in enhancing soil fertility and promoting the growth of plants and flowers in city gardens.”

“By focusing on composting, the MC is taking a significant step towards environmental conservation and urban greenery,” he said.

The Commissioner said the MC was committed to expanding and strengthening its composting efforts to make Chandigarh a cleaner and greener city. He appealed to residents to support and adopt eco-friendly waste management practices to contribute to this sustainable movement under Swachh Bharat Mission.