Waste Warriors recognises that successful behaviour change campaigns hinge upon ensuring reliable services, necessitating robust infrastructure. This includes the establishment of essential components like Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), waste banks, efficient transportation systems, widespread public dustbins for collection, and effective waste processing mechanisms.Â
Through measures like imposing fines, rejecting mixed waste, and eliminating underground bins in 13 wards of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, there has been a significant increase of inward waste quantum at our Material Recovery Facility. Specifically, to facilitate a seamless processing of up to 2MT dry waste per day, we have started operating throughout the week. In another major development, we have successfully unlocked Rs 20 lakhs in government funds for both the shed and the shredder.
The shredder, a key component in our waste processing system, has been delivered to the MRF and is awaiting installation,” says Shashank Prabhu, a Warrior who oversees the MRF. This investment will further enhance the MRF’s waste processing productivity and contribute to our ongoing efforts towards more efficient waste management in the region. In this quarter, we recycled 85,800 kgs of waste— thanks to an infrastructure that enabled it.
This integrated approach ensures that behaviour change is reinforced by tangible improvements, resulting in a synergistic relationship between awareness and infrastructure.
