The new conservancy operator for the city is expected to bring expertise and advanced technology from Europe.

Following a meeting of Corporation officials with residents’ welfare associations last week, senior officials of the civic body claimed that the wide range of technology options to be adopted in the city for the next eight years is expected to be from Europe.

In three months

The new conservancy operator is expected to start operations in three months.

The payment will be evaluated based on 33 key performance indicators. One of the key performance indicators is the achievement of 100% source segregation in one year. For example, if the contractor achieves 70% source segregation, the payment will be revised accordingly.

Dumping of solid waste

Chennai Corporation has planned to stop dumping municipal solid waste in Perungudi and Kodungaiyur by December 2020.

According to Chennai Corporation officials, residents’ welfare associations in each of the 15 zones have been asked to cooperate with the civic officials to promote zero waste initiative and the successful implementation of the new system of waste management based on key performance indicators.

Currently, the Chennai Corporation is paying the private conservancy operator based on the “tonnage” of the waste collected from each neighbourhood.