SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Why Collection & Transportation using Garbage Compactors is more than just a luxury. Below are some of the reasons why an effective Collection & Transportation systems for Municipal Solid Waste is more than just a compliance issue :
Reduces Collection & Transportation Cost
Compactors compress garbage and increase their specific weight. This enables maximum pay load utilization of chassis, thereby minimizing cost of collection and transportation.
Protects your Collection & Transportation Crew from Occupational Health Hazards
Due to manual handling of Garbage, cleaning crew often suffers from infection, skin diseases and other occupational hazards.
Reduces Waste from Entering Storm Water Lines
Uncollected MSW often finds way into the sewerage & storm water network, because of wind rain and open manholes. Thus causing blockages and water logging during monsoons.
Reduces Traffic Congestion
Inefficient Collection & Transportation systems add to the vehicle fleet strength, causing traffic congestions and higher fuel consumption.
Minimize Social Inconvenience
An inefficient SWM can cause great social inconvenience; and is a threat to any and every form of epidemic. Collection of garbage also attracts rodents and stray animals.
Reduces Accidents and Injury
Manual Collection & Transportation System exposes the cleaning crew to unscientific and accident prone work conditions, leading to fatal accidents. Comply with Prohibition of Manual Scavenging Act, 1993.
Trash breeds Trash
Periodic cleaning can aid in keeping a clean workplace cleaner. A study by Human Resources Institute states that people have little or no hesitation in throwing litter in a littered place!
Reflects Efficiency of the Civic Authorities
Often a city of choice is a city with an efficient Civic Authority, which ads greatly to the feeling of pride.