CDA utilizing solid waste to generate fuel

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made stop gap arrangement with a company for the disposal of garbage from Sector I-14 on daily basis to ensure pollution free atmosphere in the Federal Capital.

The agreement with Fauji Cement has been executed in the larger interest of the citizens of Islamabad, as disposal of garbage is a major issue, an Authority official told APP on Saturday.

The Fauji Cement has installed a waste processing plant at its Plant Site near village Jang, Tehsil Fateh Jang, District Attock which processes the solid waste for generation of fuel to run the plant.

The technology is known as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), the official said and added as per agreement, CDA transports garbage up to green belt between Sector, I-14 & I-15 (vacant place at present), where Fauji Cement Company segregates the material and take it to plant and cover the remaining material with mud.

He said previously the garbage was being disposed off in the deep ditches covered with soil, but it was an unhygienic and undesirable practice. However, as the Fauji Cement covers the garbage (remains) with mud, there is hardly any adverse impact on environment.

A study is being conducted to gauge impact of disposal of garbage on the environment in Islamabad.

Responding to a question, the official said CDA helpline 1334 for sanitation complaints is fully functional and can be accessed, either from landline or by any mobile network at any time.