Institutional framework Matale (Sri Lanka)

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1 Institutional framework Matale (Sri Lanka). Institutional Framework There are several institutions and organizations involved in the Solid Waste process at Matale. They are at National Level, Provincial Level and Local Level and can be both regulators and service providers. The links between the institutions and organizations have been illustrated in the figure given below. Enforcement Agency Central Environmental Authority NONE Solid Waste Stream Municipal Solid Waste Hazardous Industrial Waste Healthcare Waste Infectious General MMC Waste Generator Waste Generator MMC Private Sector (Recyclers/Middle men/scavengers) NGO (Sevanatha) Private Sector (Recyclers/Middle men/scavengers) Figure.: Institutions and Agencies Involved in Solid Waste in Matale MC Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri

2 . Roles and Responsibilities of Relevant Authorities, Institutions and Organizations.. National Level Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources The development of the National Policy Strategy and Action Plans Allocation of funds for Solid Waste through the National Budget Providing technical expertise on Solid Waste Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government Providing Financial, Material and Technical assistance to Local Authorities Coordinating with donors and national and international experts on Solid Waste Creating synergy on solid waste management among neighbouring local authorities Recognizing and rewarding best practices on Solid Waste by Local Authorities Ministry of Urban Development Developing zonal and town plans Ministry of Health Preparation and dissemination of Health Waste guidelines Providing funding for waste management at Government Hospitals Providing international and national technical expertise for Healthcare Waste Central Environmental Authority Developing laws and regulations related to environment Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri

3 Enforcement of Environmental Regulatory framework Urban Development Authority Preparing guidelines on zonal planning Project implementation National Solid Waste Support Centre The Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government established this centre to promote the following three strategies in line with the National Solid Waste strategy. ) Waste Minimization 2) Maximize Resource Recovery through source segregation, home and centralized composting and strengthening capacity of the society 3) Setting up Sanitary Landfills Several manuals and technical guidelines have been developed by this centre for the benefit of local authorities in order to facilitate the proper management of Solid Waste. The centre also acts as a facilitator in finding technical expertise and financial support required for setting up integrated solid waste management system. This institution will be an important stakeholder in developing an ISWM Plan for Matale as it has carried out several similar projects around the country...2 Provincial Level Provincial Council of Central Province Development of annual work plans for the central province Allocation of budget for waste management at local level Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri

4 ..3 Local Level Matale Municipal Council According the National Environment Act and the Municipal By-laws the MMC is directly responsible for the management of Municipal Solid Waste within the MMC limits. This includes the collection, transportation, treatment and final disposal of municipal solid waste (excluding hazardous waste). In order to do so the MMC receives financial resources through the national local government budgets. In addition to this the MMC receives funds through Bilateral and Multilateral Donors. It is the responsibility of the MMC to ensure that the funds received are properly managed and allocated for efficient solid waste management. The MMC has a well defined organizational structure (Figure 3.2) in place to carry out the necessary activities. A separate Public health department has been set up under the Medical Officer Health (MOH) with four Public Health Inspectors including the Chief PHI. Each of the municipal wards is looked after by a Community Development Officer who in turn is responsible for the health and community aspects of the solid waste management system. Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri

5 Mayor Executive Council Municipal Commissioner Environment Committee Reports SWM Problems Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Public Health Inspector (PHI) Western Zone Public Health Inspector (SPHI) Public Health Inspector (PHI) Eastern Zone Public Health Inspector (PHI) Southern Zone Central Market Gongawala Solid Waste Infectious Disease Prevention (IDP) Toilets / Septic Tanks Other Administration Clerk Overseer Overseer Senior Supervisor Supervisor Caretaker Caretaker SWM Supervisors 6 One SWM Supervisor Community Development Officers 3 3 Labourer 04 Labourer 7 5 Fig.2: Solid Waste Organizational Structure at MMC Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri

6 Matale Base Hospital Responsible for managing all healthcare/biomedical waste generated by the hospital Treating and neutralizing all infections waste prior to final disposal Police Department Enforcement of laws and regulations at local level in association with the MMC Taking legal action against persons breaching laws on the request of the MMC. Divisional Secretariat Responsible for registration of all businesses (including recyclers and middlemen) and other private sector providers of solid waste management services NGOs Sevanatha (Only NGO active in MMC) Mobilizing the community for better participation in solid waste management activities. Community empowerment through conducting training and awareness programmes Operating the centralized composting plant using the Municipal Solid Waste. Donor Organizations Providing technical, financial and material assistance to MMC on special projects. Capacity building of all stakeholders of Solid Waste Private Sector Organizations Investment and active participation in recycling based projects. Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri

7 .2 Gaps, Barriers and Constraints There is a lack of coordination among the institutions/authorities responsible for the enforcement of the laws and regulations causing ambiguity and confusion. The ownership of roadways is under the Road Development Authority while the ownership of Drains is under the Municipal Council. Therefore issues arise maintaining and cleaning of these areas. In addition to this there is a lack of political commitment to implement the action plans as well as ensuring enforcement of regulations. The management of Healthcare wastes such as infections wastes as well as Hazardous industrial waste is carried out by the generators themselves. Therefore there is no method to ensure that the waste is handled and disposed off in an environmentally sound manner. Extract from the report Integrated Solid Waste Plan for City of Matale, Sri