Garbage collection tariff under consideration for Lahore

LAHORE: Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) officials have proposed the implementation of a tariff system for garbage collection from households.

The proposal has been flouted to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for final approval.

Under this proposal, households would be charged a monthly tariff ranging from Rs250 to Rs2,000, while commercial establishments would pay between Rs500 and Rs10,000 per month.

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The officials argue that garbage tariff system for Lahore would not only generate substantial revenue, estimated at Rs12 billion annually for the Punjab government but also alleviate the financial strain on LWMC’s expenditures, which currently amount to Rs20 billion per year.

In essence, the proposed tariff aims to ensure sustainable funding for waste management operations while easing the burden on the government’s finances.

Meanwhile the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) is also facing challenges in curbing the ongoing problem of illegal solid waste dumping in the city.

The primary culprits behind illegal waste dumping are reported to be mini-loader and rickshaw drivers, along with staff members working on mini-trucks owned by private housing societies.

Simultaneously, LWMC teams responsible for primary waste collection have been criticized for arriving late at various locations, causing considerable inconvenience to the general public.

LWMC teams have reportedly been slow to respond to waste collection requests in various parts of the city, sometimes leaving waste unattended until late in the day.

Residents in other areas have also reported illegal waste dumping, raising concerns about the effective enforcement of waste management regulations.