Overview
The Puttalam Municipal Council provides solid waste and sewerage waste management services to support a clean, healthy and environmentally responsible city.
The service contributes to public sanitation, environmental protection and the proper management of municipal waste.
Our Services
The Municipal Council’s waste management responsibilities include:
- Waste collection.
- Waste disposal.
- Waste management activities.
- Recycling programmes.
- Public sanitation support.
- Environmental cleanliness activities.
Solid Waste Management
The Municipal Council works to maintain a clean city through the proper collection and management of solid waste.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to support the service by disposing of waste responsibly and maintaining clean surroundings.
Environmental Responsibility
Proper waste management helps to:
- Maintain a cleaner city.
- Reduce environmental pollution.
- Protect public health.
- Improve sanitation.
- Support sustainable environmental practices.
- Prevent the improper disposal of waste in public areas.
Public Cooperation
Residents and businesses are encouraged to:
- Dispose of waste responsibly.
- Avoid dumping waste in public places.
- Avoid disposing of waste in drainage systems and waterways.
- Follow Municipal Council waste collection guidance.
- Support recycling and waste reduction programmes where available.
- Maintain clean and healthy surroundings.
Responsible Department
Solid Waste Department
The Solid Waste Department is responsible for waste collection, disposal and recycling programmes.
The Municipal Council’s Health Department also supports sanitation and public health initiatives.
Contact
For waste collection guidance, sanitation-related concerns or other waste management enquiries, please contact the Puttalam Municipal Council.