BY CHIBUZOR OGODE
IN its determination to ensure a cleaner environment within its territory, the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency Wastebanc project has started.
The project, being executed in conjunction with Sterling Bank PLC, is expected to bring to an end the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in unauthorized places in the capital territory.
Contractor was on ground to construct the concrete slab for the waste collection boxes in the four collection centres.
According to the Director General of the Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, the four collection centres are meant to receive wastes from members of the public who will get some money in return.
He said that the money to be given to those who bring their wastes will be determined by the weight of what they bring.
The DG expressed concern over dumping of refuse in drinages by some residents and business owners within the capital territory.
Chief Ukah urged residents and business owners in the area to support the state government’s efforts geared towards proper waste disposal in the collection spots.
Already four agents to function in four designated pilot collection centres located at Summit junction, Infant Jesus junction, Camp 74 and NTA junction have under gone appropriate training.
The operational hub centre of the project will be in Oko where the recyclable wastes will be processed and the ones not recyclable will be given to the PSP waste collectors to take to the dump site.
