Thiruvananthapuram: In a first of its kind initiative, the city Corporation has introduced an Uber- model septage collection to facilitate hundreds of residents in the state capital. The main aim is to curb illegal collection, which is being dumped in water bodies and public places. Now the resident can place a request for the septage collection service through the Smart Trivandrum App.
It is learnt that around seven septage retrieving collection vehicles with GPS connectivity has been enrolled for the civic body's ambitious septage management project, which will start operations from Wednesday.
The civic body is also planning to introduce a call centre to address grievances relating to septage waste management.
"Illegal septage waste collection is very rampant and our night squads are constantly after such violators. Despite having the Muttathara sewage treatment plant we are unable to provide the service for the residents which is the prime reason for illegal collection of septage waste. The trial run of the online application will begin from tomorrow. Our aim is to fine tune the application and makes it user-friendly," said the official.
A fee ranging from Rs 3000 to Rs 6000 would be collected from residents depending on the capacity of the vehicle for availing the service. "The vehicle involved in septage collection would be tracked by the civic body. An OTP would be generated for the vehicle collecting the septage. The vehicle with the generated OTP would be allowed to release the waste at the Muttathara STP," said the official.
The civic body is planning to start more collection points for receiving septage to avoid waiting time for residents.
