Waste recycling plant at DMC dumping site

Close on the heels of the report in Nagaland Post regarding the present dump site near Burma Camp and the health hazard posed on colony residents, Dimapur Municipal Council(DMC) has disclosed that Waste recycling machines are currently being installed at the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) dumping site under the guidance of advisor for urban development and municipal affairs, Zhaleo Rio.
This was informed byDMC councillor in-charge of sanitation, Achum Jami, to Nagaland Post.
Jami said the pilot project of waste segregation in collection vehicles was cancelled last year as the dumping site lacked segregation machines. However, with the setting up of recycling machines at the dumpsite, DMC would be able to recycle waste, which would not only improve waste management but also generate revenue for the department, he said.
Asked about the condition of sanitation vehicles, the councillor said that most of the existing fleet were very old, adding that some were 17-19 years old.
Jami said that since assuming office, DMC was able to procure only two new vehicles. He said that it was difficult to manage with the present fleet. When a vehicle breaks down, the councillor said they were compelled to send them on second shifts.
Acknowledging the cooperation extended by the public in maintaining cleanliness, the councillor sought their continued support and reminded that keeping Dimapur clean was not only the responsibility of the DMC, but all the citizens. “Sanitation is not just the responsibility of DMC workers but of every citizen. We need collective effort,” Jami remarked. He pointed out that Dimapur generates around 100 tons of waste every day.
Meanwhile, the councillor has appealed to the Churches to take active role in creating awareness among their congregations on the importance of sanitation and responsible waste management.