Yamunanagar Municipal Corporation office declared ‘Zero Waste Office’
Aim was to segregate waste at the source
Under the Swachh Survekshan-2025 initiative, Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (MCYJ) has declared its office as ‘Zero Waste Office’.
The campaign was launched from the municipal corporation office premises under the leadership of Commissioner Mahabir Parsad. The initiative was taken, so that the message of cleanliness could be spread among the public.
According to information, under this initiative, two types of dustbins (wet and dry waste) have been installed in each branch office, ensuring segregation of waste at the source.
The municipal corporation’s Swachh Bharat Mission team visited all branches to educate employees about the importance of segregating wet and dry waste in separate dustbins.To dispose of wet waste, the municipal corporation has constructed a composter from waste materials on the premises, producing organic fertiliser.
This compost is being used for the plants on the municipal corporation premises, promoting greenery in the area. Meanwhile, dry waste is being handed over to authorised recyclers.
In this campaign, a social organisation, Sudarshan Foundation, contributed in preparing the composter from waste material and planed 101 flowering plants on the premises of municipal corporation office.
“Cleanliness is not just a campaign, but a collective responsibility. If every office and institution disposes of the waste generated on its premises, the city can be made clean and environmentally friendly. The municipal corporation has started this initiative on its own and now appeals to everyone to participate in the initiative,” said Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Parsad.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Dheeraj Kumar said, “This is an innovative and sustainable step towards zero waste. We want all offices, institutions and bulk waste producers to incorporate waste segregation and disposal into their work culture, keeping in mind the goals of Swachh Survekshan 2025. A clean city is the foundation for a healthy future.”
