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Waste Management in Sri Lanka

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

As an °µÍø½ûÇø in Sri Lanka, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration into daily life.

Here are some points to share your experience:

How can you learn about waste management in Sri Lanka (types of waste collected, sorting, collection days, recycling, bulky items, etc.)? Do local authorities provide information on waste management to newcomers?

What are the main differences you've noticed compared to your home country in terms of waste management? How have you adapted?

Are there recycling programs, composting initiatives, or other eco-friendly alternatives to reduce waste in Sri Lanka? What personal initiatives can be implemented?

How are hazardous waste items such as batteries, household chemicals, or electronic equipment managed?

What actions are taken to encourage compliance with regulations (rewards, penalties, taxes, etc.)?

If you have any other relevant information to share about waste management, please do not hesitate!

Thank you for your contribution.

The °µÍø½ûÇø Team

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tortuga444

The masses of waste in Sri Lanka beach and country really gets to me. After some searching I found 2 plastic collection container in beruwela arra Plus at beruwela council there are containers for glass plastic also.

However there are not even bins for normal rubbish deposal on the beach The locals clean the beach, but no disposal truck has been seen for months!

I think it's up to us °µÍø½ûÇøs to keep going at the officials to better the situation.

Good luck!

dr_sosna

I would love to know where to properly dispose of used batteries

Cheryl

Hello dr_sosna,


Perhaps tortuga444 will be able to tell you where to properly dispose of batteries. Where exactly in Sri Lanka do you live? 😀


Cheers,


Cheryl