“Garbage is an important issue for the city. In one day, Bangkok has up to 10,000 tons of garbage, but from the recent campaign, we were able to reduce it to only 9,000 tons per day, which is because of the work of all of us. Thank you to the network partners who took the time to come together. It can be seen that good projects in BMA are truly possible through the cooperation of network partners. Thank you for your cooperation and request that we continue to work together.”
Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt Governor of Bangkok Speaking on the occasion of chairing the opening of the activity “This house is not included” invites you to clear your house, separate, and send trash back to the system. Support recycling and use without throwing it away. Under the concept of everything, there is a way. Together with the waste reduction social network Less Plastic Thailand and the Bangkok Magic Hand Project network partners at BMA City Hall, Din Daeng.
Environment Bureau together with network partners Social Development Office and the Din Daeng District Office organized the activity “This house is not included” to help promote cooperation between the public and private sectors in separating waste for maximum use. Increase the value of various leftovers, both recycled materials and food scraps. Which, when separated, can be forwarded to the private sector for further use. It brings benefits to both the sorter and the receiver.
It will also help reduce the amount of waste that must be disposed of in BMA. Reduce waste disposal costs Save your budget the remaining budget can be used to develop education, public health, and other areas.
Through today’s activity Participants can drop off trash and donate items through the drive-thru in 3 zones:
1. Recycling waste collection point
2. Waste collection point Plastic coffee cups, straws, and food boxes to be sent to generate energy instead of going to landfills. Which will be sent to be burned together with coal in a pollution control furnace
3. Food Bank pick-up point
In addition, event participants can register as “This house is not included” to receive a commemorative sign indicating that our house is a house that separates garbage. You can also receive free garbage bags to take home.
