TN govt invites applications to empanel waste recyclers
Chennai: In a move that will formally recognise and integrate Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), NGOs, and community-based groups into Tamil Nadu's solid waste management ecosystem, the state govt has invited applications to empanel waste collection and recycling agencies.
The Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL), under the Special Project Implementation Department, is spearheading the initiative as part of its 'Thooimai Iyakkam' or Clean Movement. The aim is to build an integrated, sustainable, and decentralized waste management system across both urban and rural areas.
The empanelment will cover agencies involved in collecting, processing, and recycling all types of solid waste.
Selected firms will be authorised to support local bodies and coordinate with informal waste workers while adhering to environmental regulations.
Officials said this is a step towards creating a robust circular waste economy while ensuring scientific handling, accountability, and social inclusion. Applications and related documents can be submitted at: https://thooimaimission.com/partnerships
Raman of Panneer Nagar RWA, in Mogappair, who segregates waste daily, said empanelling vendors and publishing their details online will encourage more people to hand over recyclable waste directly to them. "At the moment, people get information only through social media. A formalised system will help reduce the volume of waste going to landfills," he said.
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