Abstract:
An Environmental Preservation Centre (EPC) was established to resolve the solid waste management crisis of
Nawalapitiya Urban Council. Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Inclined Step Grate (ISG) composting system
of 5.5 tonnes/ day capacity, screening, storage and residual landfill, the total area covered by the fence including
buffer zone are the major components of the EPC. After separating recyclables at the MRF, the remaining
biodegradable is fed in to ISG system. Residual landfill is designed for inert materials that are remaining after
the MRF and composting facility operations. MRF and ISG system are already constructed and currently
initiated the operations. This is technically and financially feasible sustainable approach for protecting the
environment and posterity.
