CHENNAI: The city municipal corporation has authorised 18 firms for providing biodegradable dry and wet waste processing services for home composting, according to a press release.
After scrutinising Expression of Interest (EOI) from 30 firms, the municipal corporation has shortlisted 18 companies for providing solid waste recycling services to generators of bulk waste (more than 100 kg per day) such as residents' welfare associations, individual residences, gated communities and restaurants.
"The waste generators shall bear the cost of services rendered by the service providers. Greater Chennai Corporation has not fixed any price for any service. So, waste generators are advised to enquire the details and take an appropriate decision regarding this,” the release added.
The corporation has also authorised 12 firms for providing processing service for non-biodegradable/ dry waste recycling.