LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) proudly announced a significant achievement in its ongoing mission to clean up the environment.
Since its establishment in 2010, the LWMC claims to have successfully removed a staggering 21 million tonnes of waste from Lahore and its surrounding areas.
During a recent visit to the LWMC’s landfill site, Umar Chaudhry, the in-charge of the site, shared insights into the company’s commendable efforts.
Chaudhry revealed that the LWMC’s dedicated workforce, consisting of around 15,000 staff members and 1,400 vehicles operating in three shifts, efficiently collects 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes of waste daily.
Notably, during the recent Eid ul Azha celebrations, the company collected 60,000 tonnes of garbage in a major waste collection operation.
Highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainable practices, Chaudhry emphasized that approximately 40 to 60 percent of green or organic waste is meticulously segregated from the total collected garbage.
This waste is then recycled or managed through environmentally friendly methods such as soil capping and plantation on the landfill site.
LWMC’s landfill site is equipped with a compost production plant with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes, producing a compost named “Balia.”
This compost, packaged in 5-20 kg packaging, is available for purchase at Rs8 per kg, providing an affordable and eco-friendly option for consumers.
The compost is also sold in bulk, with prices set at Rs14 per kg in packaging and Rs8 per kg in open bulk.
Encouraging innovation and collaboration, Chaudhry urged young entrepreneurs to explore inventive waste recycling solutions.
He also extended an invitation for entrepreneurs to collaborate with LWMC and contribute to the creation of recycled products.
The LWMC’s efforts extend beyond waste collection, encompassing waste-to-energy projects and collaborations with renowned institutions.
The company has also partnered with Harvard University and LUMS to research waste management solutions, aiming to enhance its practices through cutting-edge knowledge.
Babar Sahibdin, CEO of LWMC, emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation.
Collaborating with universities, LWMC is developing smart dumpsters or bins equipped with technology to gauge waste levels and odors, enabling efficient waste collection.
Additionally, the company is exploring the possibility of generating jet fuel and petrochemical products from waste, with a feasibility study underway for 50MW energy production through 3,000 tonnes of waste in partnership with the Punjab Power Development Company.
Source: DAWN
