Herald: Stench has been emanating from the plant and this issue was raised by MLA Michael Lobo in the Assembly. What is your view on this?
GK: I met Lobo in this regard. We are trying to investigate the matter. We are operating the plant and are not exposed to any stench. If there was an issue nobody would have been working here.
Herald: What is your opinion on the quality of compost generated at the plant?
GK: We have got the licence from the Fertilizers Corporation of India. They have certified that this compost can be used as a fertilizer in any crop. We have been selling compost in the local market and in Ratnagiri for Mango farming.
Herald: Is this plant a mixed waste plant?
GK: The plant is designed as a mixed waste plant. The government is putting pressure on segregation. Up to 60 percent waste segregation has been done. However, the panchayats do not have a separate transport facility for wet and dry waste and hence it comes in a mixed form. GWMC and the government of India have been creating awareness in colleges and panchayats on waste segregation. In a couple of years you will find segregated waste coming to the plant.
Herald: What can be done to improve output quality ?
GK: If we get segregated waste it will help improve the quality of RDF, recyclables, compost and bio gas.
