Govt to introduce household composting scheme in Western and Southern Provinces

Newswire reports that the Cabinet approved a proposal submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to begin a household composting programme in selected streets of the Western and Southern Provinces. Newswire says the scheme is part of the government’s Clean Sri Lanka initiative.

Newswire reports that Local Government Authorities will identify participating streets. Newswire says regular collection of organic refuse will not be offered in those zones, and households there will be expected to compost biodegradable material on their own premises. Newswire reports that the programme will supply compost bins to those households.

Newswire reports that the programme is included in a national solid-waste project running from 2027 to 2029, and says the scheme is intended to start in the Western and Southern Provinces before potentially reaching other provinces, depending on its success.

Newswire reports that the government estimates biodegradable organic material makes up about 50% to 60% of Sri Lanka’s solid waste produced each day. Newswire says composting at home is expected to reduce costs for collecting, transporting, sorting, recycling and disposing of waste. Newswire also reports that the project will offer households technical guidance and that Local Government Authorities will supervise its delivery.