Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary announced to the National Assembly on Monday that the Capital Development Authority plans to relocate garbage dumped between sectors I-10 and I-11 to an I-9 facility within the next two to three months to tackle health and environmental worries.
Answering a Calling Attention Notice from MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli about the trash site causing environmental pollution, bad odors, potential groundwater contamination, and public health dangers, he stated that moving operations started again, shifting roughly 700 metric tonnes of solid waste every day.
Islamabad produces about 300 metric tonnes of solid waste daily, he noted, adding that the piled-up trash at the location sat unmoved for roughly six months because of specific problems.
The CDA built a specific depot in I-9, which he mentioned should be completely ready in two to three months to take the city trash and stop dumping at the current spot.
Stating the requirement for sustainable waste handling, he noted that authorities hired a Turkish firm for solid waste management in rural Islamabad zones, including Zone III and Zone IV.
Future plans involve expanding this system to urban sectors through an open process involving capable local or foreign companies, according to the minister.
Talal Chaudhary additionally pointed out the necessity for a fair user fee for garbage collection, mentioning that people in multiple sectors use the service without paying a proper portion of the expense.
Different rates will apply to rural and urban zones under the suggested pricing model, separating residential sectors from rural areas.
The minister mentioned poor water charge collection in Islamabad as well, arguing that better cost recovery is required to maintain municipal services.
Permanent fixes for solid waste problems involve better infrastructure, private sector involvement, and open fee collection, he stated.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary stated that the administration is improving waste management in Islamabad, noting a permanent disposal site secured on Chak Beli Road in Rawalpindi district.
While Islamabad maintains a wide-ranging solid waste program, collecting and disposing of garbage in certain rural areas stays difficult, he explained.
CDA sanitation workers manage trash in primary sectors like I-10 and I-11, while rural services were previously given to outside contractors, he said.
Modern equipment was bought by the CDA to boost cleaning operations and secure a cleaner city, he added.
Keeping the capital clean and lowering pollution rank among top government goals, following orders from the prime minister and the responsible minister.
Temporary garbage sites were set up across Islamabad, and a permanent disposal location was secured on Chak Beli Road with Rawalpindi officials.
Trash will go to this permanent location, and work continues to better sanitation across city and rural zones, the minister stated.
He voiced belief that these steps will resolve citizen complaints about garbage and keep Islamabad clean as the national capital.
