The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) wrapped up a two-day special drive, amassing 88 tonnes of electronic waste. Utilizing 191 dedicated vehicles at 531 collection spots, the GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan oversaw the successful collection. On the initial day, 271 locations were covered, gathering 47 tonnes of e-waste with 95 vehicles. The following day, 260 locations were targeted, resulting in 41 tonnes of e-waste collected using 96 vehicles.
The GHMC Commissioner personally inspected the e-waste collection sites, ensuring proper arrangements for collection and disposal. The collected electronic waste was then sent to authorized processing units for safe handling. Emphasizing the drive’s focus on e-waste awareness, officials highlighted the harmful impacts of improper disposal. Citizens of Hyderabad were lauded for their active involvement, and GHMC officials were commended for their dedicated work in ensuring the drive’s success.
Responding to public requests for an extended e-waste collection drive, GHMC assured arrangements for regular city-wide collections. Simultaneously, GHMC’s ongoing special sanitation campaign, now on its 13th day, saw the removal of 4,864 tonnes of waste. Covering 3,034 areas, including various public spaces, the sanitation drive has eliminated 3,609 tonnes of municipal waste and 1,255 tonnes of construction waste. Zonal Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners closely monitored both drives to ensure effective implementation.
