KMC assigns waste collection to private companies
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has assigned private companies to collect and manage household waste as part of a new waste management strategy involving setting up transfer stations and promoting segregation.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City's Environment Department has signed agreements with private companies for household waste collection and disposal.
- Six additional waste transfer stations are planned to be constructed to facilitate waste management by private companies.
- Waste collection coverage includes all seven blocks of the city, with core areas still managed by the department but handed to private firms.
- The city plans to charge Rs300 monthly per household for waste collection, adjusting fees based on kitchens or waste volume.
