Jayaratne Kananke Arachchilage, President, Sevanatha Urban Resource Centre

TOWARDS A ZERO WASTE SOLUTION FOR SRI LANKA

Introduction to Matale and RatnapuraMatale Municipality Population: 48,500 Land area: 8.6 sq.km City Status: District Capital Location:108 km from the capital city,

Colombo Total Waste Generation: 21 – 23 t. p/d Daily Collection by the MC: 17 – 18 t. Disposal Method: Open Dumping

Ratnapura Municipality Population: 58,500 (2013) Land area: 22.18 sq.km City Status: District Capital famous for Gem

Mining and Processing Location:140 km from the capital city Total Waste Generation: 28-30 t. p/d Daily Waste Collection by the MC: 23 – 25 t. Disposal Method: Open Dumping

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Overview of Project ActivitiesIn both Matale and Ratnapura

• Partnerships between ESCAP, Sevanatha and the municipal council have been established for the implementation of the project

• Land for the IRRC has been allocated by the municipal council• ESCAP and the Central Environment Authority have paid for construction• Operation by Micro Enriched Compost (MEC), a social entreprise

established by Sevanatha• Under the partnership, community awareness raising and information

campaigns have been regular and supported by Sevanatha• The Central Government has been kept closely informed of progress

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Performance of IRRCs in both Cities in 2014

Both cities have accepted IRRC approach as the best option for implementation of zero waste policy at city level

Matale Ratnapura

Organic waste - Tons 1408 869

Recyclables - Tons 42 13

Compost - Tons 49 9

Income - UDS 8,200 1,131

Emission Reduction 552 322 tCO2

Sorting

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Incremental Expansion in Matale City

2006

2011

2013

Pilot IRRC to decentralize MSW management, with capacity of 2 tons of waste per day for 700 hh

2nd IRRC with financial support from Central Government - 2 tons of waste per day for300 hh

3rd IRRC with with capacity 5 tons of waste per day for 3000 hh

2015Further expansion by 5 tons of existing facilities, supported by Central Government

The IRRCs in Matale are the only SWM projects in Sri Lanka recognized by UNFCCC for carbon finance

First IRRC Matale

Second IRRC Matale

Partnership Arrangement in Matale (DBFOM)

Special Project CellMacro Enrich

Compost (Pvt) Ltd.

MEC SEVANATHA

Technical Support / Finance

Waste to Resource Fund(W2R Fund)

UN-ESCAP & Waste Concern

Sale of Compost & Recyclables User fee

Carbon Credit

Municipal Council

Contribution in kind (Land )

Design, Build,

Finance Operate Maintain

Concession

Objective: Zero-Waste in Matale City

Matale has a goal of zero-waste

• In 2014, Matale Municipal Council completed its ‘Action Plan Towards a Zero-Waste City 2015-2025’

• Goal: ‘Clean and Green Zero Waste City’ by 2025• The plan responds to gaps and challenges in the current SWM systems• Four priorities for zero-waste under the plan: 1. Institutional reform; 2. Improving

final disposal of waste; 3.Improving recycling and reuse; 4.Raising public awareness

• The IRRCs contribute to all priorities and feature as central components of the Action Plan

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Total Waste Solution in Ratnapura

1. Existing compost Facility supported by ESCAP

2. Expansion of compost facility with PILISARY / CEA program support

3. Bio Fertilizer Facility (Night Soil Treatment)

4. Bio Gas Facility

Total capacity of Ratnapura = 10 tons after completion

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How the IRRC Model Contributes to Zero-Waste in Sri Lanka

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• Following recognition of the benefits of the IRRC model in both Matale and Ratnapura, the Central Government of Sri Lanka has adopted the model nationally

• The IRRC model has been integrated into the National Waste Management Programe (Pilisaru) for promotion across all towns and cities in Sri Lanka

• This involves building new IRRCs, expanding existing IRRCs and converting selected existing waste management facilities into IRRCs such as:

• The 5-ton expansions of the IRRC facilities in Matale and Ratnapura• Conversion of a 30-ton plant in Kaduwela, Western Province• Conversion of a 5-ton plant, Dambulla, Central Province

Lessons Learned and Recommendations

• IRRC approach to MSW is appreciated by the local governments and community groups

• The local government’s commitment and leadership in implementing the IRRC is vital.

• IRRC under a PPP arrangement is best provided the political and administrative support is available

• With success at local level (pilot initiatives), national government can adopt and expand to national programs

• National government should be kept informed and involved of local level initiatives in order to facilitate later replication

• The zero waste intention of local and national governments is possible using the IRRC model

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