Gudiyattam Gudiyattam Town - Municipal

Chapter ñ 8 Final Report: Gudiyattam Municipality
The untreated water is flowing to Palar River and Goundanya Mahanathy River
Mousarpet ,Servangi Colony , Muthu Nagar Colony , Eri Karai Bend area were
very low laying area, so water stagnation are more in that area
8.3.5 Proposal
At present, municipality has temporary solutions or proposals like providing street
storm water drain. For horizon year, the needs of the storm water drain s are discuss
in the Chapter 10.
8.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid waste management is one of the important obligatory functions of any urban
local body.
8.4.1 Generation of Solid Waste
The daily average generation of garbage in Gudiyattam Town is 33 Metric Tonne
per day. Out of the total waste generated, 70% of the waste is biodegradable and
2% paper, 10% plastic, 3% rags 5% metal, 5% rubber and leather, 5% glass.
Table 8-17: Type of Waste Generated from Gudiyattam Municipality
Type of Waste % to Total Waste
Bio degradable 70 %
Glass 5 %
Rags 3 %
Paper 2 %
Plastic 10 %
Leather & rubber 5 %
Metals & other domestic hazardous 5 %
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Source: Municipality of Gudiyattam
Biodegradable waste contributes to the highest total waste generated which
accounts for 70% of waste. Primary collection of solid waste is collected and stored
in Dustbins and dumper power bins.
8.4.2 Collection of Solid Waste
The collection of solid waste is done through mini Lorries, Tractors, Dumpers, autos,
Tricycles, Tipper, Bulldozer, Pock line, dozer and tippers.
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