Monday 1 September 2014

Vilappilsala plant can set a model, say experts :COSTFORD



THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,





The Hindu The present dumping ground at the Vilapilsala Garbage Plant.The partially constructed Unaerobic tank for the Leache Treatment Plant is also seen in the backgorund. Photo: S. Gopakumar

Stress need for its uprade and proper management

If properly managed and operated, the Vilappilsala plant can be upgraded as the best solid-waste treatment plant in the country, experts have said.

Once the leachate treatment plant and sanitary landfill inside the plant are commissioned, the Vilappilsala plant can become a model waste treatment plant, they have said..

“The windrow composting technology used in the Vilappilsala plant is undoubtedly the best available technology for processing biodegradable waste. It is an internationally accepted organic-waste-processing technology, which is also mooted by the Union Ministry of Environment,” Babu Ambat, executive director of the Centre for Environment and Development (CED), said. CED, an agency providing technical support to waste treatment plants in various States, has been operating the plant for the Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation for the past four years. 





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