Construction work on a new Material Recovery Facility in the Wariyapola area commenced yesterday (09), under the “Clean Sri Lanka” National Programme as part of the government’s measures to formalize waste management across the country.
According to the President’s Office, the new facility, which will be established on land belonging to the Wariyapola Pradeshiya Sabha, is estimated to cost Rs. 33 million.
Its primary objective is to systematically collect, sort and direct non-degradable waste such as plastic, polythene and other solid materials for recycling.
Implemented under the joint financial framework of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat and the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, the project aims to provide sustainable solutions to the country’s waste management challenges.
It is expected to significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills, promote recycling, contribute to the establishment of a circular economy and minimise environmental pollution.
In addition, the facility is anticipated to create new “green job” opportunities for local residents. Under this islandwide initiative, 58 Material Recovery Facilities are scheduled to be constructed.
Of these, four are planned for completion this year. The first centre was launched recently in Kattankudy, in the Batticaloa District, while two more are set to be established in Thalawa and Tangalle. (Newswire)