The Pursat town administration's digital waste collection pilot campaign will begin on April 1. Pursat administration
The Pursat town administration will begin trialling a digital payment system for waste collection in Pursat town from the beginning of next month.
The new system aims to improve the efficiency of the collection of residential and business waste, and improve public sanitation and health.
From April 1, residents will be able to make payments via a QR code on their invoices, without needing to make direct payments at the city administration office.
The administration has warned in advance that “legal measures will be taken for households and business premises that attempt to avoid participating in the service or paying the waste collection and transportation fees”.
Residents, homeowners, business owners and service organisations in the town have been targeted by a public awareness campaign since March 10, ensuring they know about the new system.
The administration appointed a team to collect data on waste locations within the Pursat area, starting from March 13.
However, Sok Sovann, director of the administration, stated that he did not know the exact number of households and business premises that need to pay the waste collection fee, and he was also unable to confirm the adjusted service fees.
He briefly mentioned that a private company is responsible for collecting and transporting waste within the town, but the administration will take over the management of fee collections.
Pursat city has a waste disposal site located in Roleab commune’s Tuol Makak village. In mid-April last year, Save the Lives (Cambodia) Co Ltd was granted the rights to collect, transport and store waste in the seven districts of the town Pursat city.
The seven districts have over 70,000 residents, and from 28 to 30 tonnes of waste is collected each day.
The administration has established a new collection and transportation schedule to improve the service, effective from March 17.
It has also strictly prohibited the dumping or burning of waste in public areas, including along public roads, water systems or on private land.
On March 27, the administration expressed confidence that the new fee management system would bring numerous benefits to the community.
According to the administration, proper waste disposal will help reduce the risks of diseases caused by decomposing garbage, such as dengue fever and respiratory diseases. It will also encourage recycling and composting by reducing the amount of waste in landfills.
Through various educational programs, the town hopes to promote sustainable practices such as reducing plastic use and encouraging recycling.
