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கொலொன்ன பிரதேச சபை

KOLONNA PRADESHIYA SABHA

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கொலொன்ன பிரதேச சபை

KOLONNA PRADESHIYA SABHA

Solid Waste Management

Vision

A clean, green city for the future

Mission

To sustainably manage the waste generated within the urban limits of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha area by systematically collecting, sorting, transporting, recycling, preparing compost and final disposal in a manner that minimizes environmental pollution.

Waste management programs..

Awareness program on waste segregation.

Current waste management program

Introduction

Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha area, located in Kolonna Electoral Area of ​​Ratnapura District in Sabaragamuwa Province, covers an area of ​​240 square kilometers. Consisting of 10 Local Government Electoral Areas and 29 Grama Niladhari Divisions, these areas are home to several ethnic groups such as Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, etc. The main livelihood is agriculture, while self-employed businesses and government and private sector employees live in the area.
The urban limits of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha are spread over 09 Grama Niladhari Divisions of Kolonna, Araporuwa, Wijeriya, Buluthota, Sooriyakanda, Maduwanwela, Kella, Ambagahaya, Koppukanda and within this urban limit, from Kolonna to Sooriyakanda town including Kolonna town and from Kella to Koppukanda town on both sides of the main road, our organization collects about 1.5 tons of garbage per day from public and private institutions, schools, temples, weekly markets, etc.
02 tractors owned by the organization are used to transport the garbage collected by the Pradeshiya Sabha to the garbage yard located at Madehenyaya land in the Welevathugoda Grama Niladhari Division. These two tractors have been instructed to segregate the waste at the point where it is collected, separating it into biodegradable and non-biodegradable, and the waste is already being sorted and transported to the landfill.
The compost yard has been constructed in accordance with the provisions made by the Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils in 2021. Also, the machinery required for the compost yard has been acquired by using provisions of Rs. 2 million from the Provincial Council funds in the year 2021.
Accordingly, compost will be produced and sold from the year 2022 using biodegradable waste. Furthermore, a building is being constructed to store solid waste in accordance with the provisions received from the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government in the year 2023.
Thus, efforts are being made to carry out waste management activities in the area in a systematic and well-managed manner, utilizing the physical and human resources available to the institution.

Solid waste collection map and dates

Monday
Thursday
Friday

Watch the location of the waste management tractor below.

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Information on waste management and solid waste management.

Domestic waste generation per month in the jurisdiction – 30 tons (m.w.)
Domestic waste generation per year in the jurisdiction – 36 tons
Garbage collection/day Biodegradable tons – 5 (m.w.)
Non-biodegradable tons – 7 (m.w.)
Garbage collected – Number of households – 170
Number of business premises – 220
Number of institutions – 10
Others – 20

Area covered – 108 km. (D.W.)
Areas where waste is collected – Kolonna, Araporuwa, Wijeriya,
Buluthota, Suriyakanda, Maduwanwela,      Ambagahaya, Kella, Koppikanda, Buthkanda
Garbage classification
Degradable waste     – Use for compost production.
Non-degradable waste       – Recycling.

Details regarding the waste disposal land.

Name of the land        – Madehenyaya
Size of the land       – 2143 hectares
Location Village – Madana
Grama Niladhari Division – Welevathugoda
P.L. Division – Colonna
Environmental Recommendation for Compost Production – Available (2024.12.11 to 2026.12.10)
License Number – SA – CO 3083 (RO)

Details of Machinery and Vehicles

Machinery Huller Machine – 01
Chipper Machine – 01
Baller Machine – 01
Vehicles Tractors – 02

Employee Information

Tractor Driver – 02
Health Worker – 04

Installation of garbage collection bins in the city

Compost production

Collected plastic and polythene are processed for sale using a baler machine.

Information on the amount and composition of waste types collected

The amount and composition of waste types collected

per day kg

Per Week kg

Per Month kg

Per Year kg

Glass

200

300

1200

15000

Plastic

10

20

80

1000

Polyethylene

5

10

40

500

Tin

5

10

40

500

Paper

5

20

80

1000

Cardboard

5

20

80

1000

Metal

No

No

No

No

Electronic waste

1

2

5

200

Clinical waste

No

No

No

No

Other

2

5

20

200

Expected situation in the next 5 years

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

Glass kg

15000

15250

15500

16000

16500

17000

Plastic kg

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

Polyethylene kg

500

600

700

800

900

1000

Tin kg

500

600

700

800

900

1000

Paper kg

300

500

700

900

1100

1500

Cardboard kg

300

500

700

900

1100

1500

Metal kg

No

No

No

No

No

No

Electronic waste kg

100

200

300

400

500

600

Clinical waste kg

No

No

No

No

No

No

Other kg

100

200

300

400

500

600

 

 Implementation plan for the next five years
  Activity Methodology Time Frame  The expected amount is Rs. Nature of responsibility
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
1 Garbage Carrying out the process of reducing the amount generated Getting used to using food containers instead of food wrappers √ √ √ √ √ √ 10,000.00 Subject Officer
Food parts for animal feed  Giving √ √ √ √ √ √ Public Health Inspector
Composting from household waste Educating women for production √ √ √ √ √ √  
Glass bottles instead of PET bottles Using √ √ √ √ √ √  
2 Garbage Educating people about reuse Methods of preserving food √ √ √ √ √ √ 10,000.00 Subject Officer
An old goods exchange market Conduct √ √ √ √ √ √ Public Health Inspector
Most popular dress shoes Carrying out programs to provide toys, etc. to the poor √ √ √ √ √ √  
3 Garbage Carrying out recycling activities Polyethylene plastic glass , tin , metal , paper cardboard thick Utilization of waste for recycling purposes √ √ √ √ √ √ 5,000.00 Subject Officer
Organic fertilizer preparation √ √ √ √ √ √ Public Health Inspector
  Carbon Improving the quality of fertilizers Guinyria leaf weed to improve the quality of organic fertilizers Working to collect materials such as sunflowers √ √ √ √ √ √ 3,000.00 Subject Officer , Public Health Inspector , Health Worker
4 Compost Identify the problems and needs of the people living around the project site and take appropriate measures to address them. Providing solutions Spraying mosquito repellent to prevent mosquito bites √ √ √ √ √ √ 10,000.00 Subject Officer
Need to control odor Taking action √ √ √ √ √ √ Public Health Inspector
Minimize damage from wild animals Taking action √ √ √ √ √ √ Health worker
Water wells for irrigation Following the methodology √ √ √ √ √ √  
5 End People in the area are provided with information about the abduction sites through websites and Facebook. Awareness Compost production and solid waste recycling Regularly inform the public about the activities of the institution through its website and Facebook page. To take action √ √ √ √ √ √ 3,000.00 Subject Officer , Technical Officer
6 Health Activities required to enhance employee hygiene and welfare To do Conducting medical examinations once a quarter √ √ √ √ √ √ 20,000.00 Subject Officer , Technical Officer
Employees and families Working to enhance the welfare of members √ √ √ √ √ √ Technical Officer
Sanitizer as needed Providing equipment √ √ √ √ √ √ M. Health Inspector
To develop knowledge and attitudes Conducting training programs √ √ √ √ √ √  
7 Tractor Taking steps to educate drivers Conducting programs to develop positive attitudes √ √ √ √ √ √ 10,000.00 M. Health Inspector
8 Garbage To educate the public about management and solid waste management activities Implementing programs (community , voluntary organizations, government)  Non-governmental organizations , government agencies , businesses Community) Leaflets √ √ √ √ √ √ 10,000.00 Subject Officer
Promotional programs √ √ √ √ √ √
By web page √ √ √ √ √ √ Technical Officer
Using social media Conducting awareness programs √ √ √ √ √ √ M. Health Inspector
9 Before School students and school students garbage management and solid waste management activities Awareness about Leaflets √ √ √ √ √ √ 20,000.00 Subject Officer
Promotional programs √ √ √ √ √ √  
By web page √ √ √ √ √ √   Technical Officer
Using social media Conducting awareness programs √ √ √ √ √ √   M. Health Inspector
10 Garbage Management and solid waste management  Local voluntary organizations and  Taking steps to obtain private sector contributions In collaboration with voluntary organizations at the Grama Niladhari division level, Carrying out solid waste collection activities at the household level and Taking steps to dismantle a solid waste storage unit based on the information √ √         5,000.00 Subject Officer/ M. S. P.
11 Solid Conducting awareness programs for waste recyclers Waste collection √ √ √ √ √ √ 5,000.00  
Purchasing and storage etc. Taking steps to inform about new technological activities √ √ √ √ √ √  
12 Compost Registration of the project at the National Fertilizer Secretariat Following the prescribed guidelines, the Fertilizer Secretariat Taking steps to register a compost facility √           15,000.00 Subject Officer
13 Garbage Machinery used for management activities and solid waste management Repair In relevant cases Technical faults and maintenance work For  With recommendations and approval Preparing estimates and carrying out relevant repairs √ √ √ √ √ √ 50,000.00 Subject Officer and Technical Officer
14 Garbage Tractors used for management activities and solid waste management Maintenance and  Repair In relevant cases Technical faults and maintenance work For  With recommendations and approval Preparing estimates and carrying out relevant repairs √ √ √ √ √ √ 50,000.00 Subject Officer and Technical Officer
15 Compost Acquisition of the land where the project is located This land is registered at the Embilipiya Land Registrar’s Office. The recommendations have been forwarded to the Divisional Secretariat after receiving them . Making legal transfers through √           – Secretary and Subject Officer
16 Solid Clearing the land where the waste center is located This land is government-owned. Under the legal land transfer system Requests have been made to the Provincial Secretariat to conduct surveys and make assignments. √ √         – Secretary and Subject Officer
17 Compost The project site has a gate, a notice board and compost storage. Construction of a building Prepare the estimate as required and submit it with recommendations and approval. Carrying out relevant activities √ √ √        Estimated amount Secretary , Technical Officer and Subject Officer
18 Solid Construction of a security fence, gate and road on the land where the waste center is located Prepare the estimate as required and submit it with recommendations and approval. Carrying out relevant activities √ √ √        Estimated amount Secretary , Technical Officer and Subject Officer
19 Solid For waste management activities  Sidebar Drafting a constitution Drafts are prepared and translated into three languages, along with council decisions, and sent to the provinces. Taking steps to publish in the Gazette with the approval of the Council √           20,000.00 Secretary , Subject Officer
20 Solid Waste management and garbage management activities contribute to achieving sustainable development goals To take action Other local government institutions and non-governmental organizations, private institutions and Implement programs in collaboration with stakeholders and achieve goals through relevant reports. Taking action √ √ √ √ √ √ – Secretary , Subject Officer
21 Polythene and plastic bags, which are banned under the provisions of the National Environment Act of 1980 , Educating the public about the use of plastic Nos. 2034/33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 by the Minister of Environment Regarding the gazette notifications issued regarding the use of polythene and plastic and Taking steps to educate the public about arson through modern technological methods √ √ √ √ √ √   Subject Officer and M. J. Health Inspector
22 Revenue for solid waste and garbage management activities Maintaining an account including expenses Solid waste disposal and compost sales and other income Maintaining related documents √ √ √ √ √ √   Subject Officer
Fuel worker and driver salaries Operating expenses, income, licenses, insurance, servicing and maintenance expenses, etc. and maintaining an account related to machinery repair and maintenance expenses √ √ √ √ √ √
23 Monitoring of waste management activities Instead of the traditional method of manually writing relevant information, XL SHEET is used to collect and analyze data through graphs and tables. Systematic and systematic data storage and monitoring √ √ √ √ √ √   Subject Officer
About financial management Working to find updated information √ √ √ √ √ √
24 Power Inspection of waste management activities and solid waste management in the area Appointment of a committee Grama Niladhari provides information related to waste management at the division level. A committee was appointed to take action and an active member of the committee was appointed to take action in all 29 domains. Information was collected through a WhatsApp group and entered into the data system. Keeping it updated √ √ √ √ √ √   Secretary ,
25 Gully Establishing a treatment system Prepare estimates with council approval and receive recommendations and approval Taking   √ √         Technical Officer , Subject In-charge Officer
26 Hygiene Building a landfill Prepare estimates with council approval and receive recommendations and approval Taking         √ √   Technical Officer , Subject In-charge Officer

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