Kuppam Municipality has launched a major upgrade to its waste management system by introducing new, advanced equipment as part of the Swachha Kuppam Swarna Kuppam project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), aims to enhance urban sanitation and reduce the town’s environmental footprint.
New Equipment and Technology
The new system includes 20 modern CNG and electric garbage collection autos (e-autos), which are equipped with GPS tracking to improve collection efficiency. These eco-friendly vehicles will replace traditional diesel-powered autos, reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution, particularly in the town’s narrow lanes. Additionally, the municipality has acquired powerful garbage compactors to compress waste, which will reduce the number of trips to disposal sites and lower operational costs.
Following directives from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the municipality has also installed waste recycling machinery at its dumping yard to generate revenue from recyclable materials.
Community and Environmental Focus
Beyond technological upgrades, the project emphasizes public participation and source segregation. Officials are actively conducting awareness drives to encourage residents to separate dry and wet waste at home. This effort is complemented by ongoing night and day sweeping programs to maintain clean roads.
The inauguration of the new equipment by MLC Kancharla Srikanth and KADA Special Officer Vikas Maramat highlights the municipality’s commitment to adopting innovative and sustainable solutions for urban sanitation.