Bangkok to Revamp Rubbish Fees, Push for Sorting by June

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In a landmark move to tackle the mounting waste problem in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to revise its garbage collection fees by June next year. This initiative is designed to incentivise residents to sort their waste, a crucial step toward more effective waste management.

 

On October 30, the city council made a decisive move by approving a new draft ordinance concerning garbage collection fees. With a unanimous vote of 34-0, as reported by Deputy Governor Jakkapan Phiewngam, the ordinance is poised to replace the existing flat rate once it's published in the Royal Gazette, set to become effective in 180 days.

 

The current flat rate of 80 baht per household, seen as inequitable by the administration, will be scrapped in favour of a more nuanced fee structure. "It’s not just about collecting fees, but encouraging households to take responsibility for their waste," noted Jakkapan.

 

Under the proposed system, households generating less than 20 litres or four kilogrammes of waste daily will be charged 20 baht monthly if they sort their rubbish. Those choosing not to sort will face a steeper monthly fee of 60 baht.

 

For households producing between 20 litres and one cubic metre or 200kg of waste daily, the fee will be 120 baht per 20 litres each month. However, the heavy producers, generating over one cubic metre or 200kg, will incur costs of 8,000 baht per cubic metre.

The administration is setting up a framework for households to follow, promoting the benefits of waste separation. Jakkapan emphasises, "Understanding how to sort waste will empower residents, potentially cutting down their fees."

 

Participation requires registration through the BKK Waste Pay mobile application or at local district offices, where residents can document their waste management practices for validation and eligibility for the reduced rates.

 

In addition, the BMA is investigating other registration methods, including via rubbish collection personnel and their official website, ensuring accessibility for all residents.

 

This initiative marks a significant shift in Bangkok's approach to waste management, placing the responsibility on residents to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable city.

 

By engaging citizens directly and making the financial implications of their waste habits clear, the BMA hopes to build a more environmentally conscious community while tackling the city's escalating waste problem, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-27

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Maybe very Thai city should do the same.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Under the proposed system, households generating less than 20 litres or four kilogrammes of waste daily will be charged 20 baht monthly if they sort their rubbish. Those choosing not to sort will face a steeper monthly fee of 60 baht.

 

For households producing between 20 litres and one cubic metre or 200kg of waste daily, the fee will be 120 baht per 20 litres each month. However, the heavy producers, generating over one cubic metre or 200kg, will incur costs of 8,000 baht per cubic metre.

 

I cannot believe that this will ever work.

Then we have the money collectors who give the householder a receipt, but give the Tessabaan a receipt for a lower value (that happens here).

And what about the 'recycling foragers'? What will they do for a living?

On guy used to work for me (12,000 baht per month), he left to earn more money (and flexible hours) by going through rubbish bins.

Edited 9 hours ago by Tropicalevo

[khunjeff]

How exactly will sorting work? They currently only send a single garbage truck and everything goes into it (after the trash guys have sorted it by the roadside and removed anything they can resell). Will they buy a whole new fleet of trucks to collect recyclables?

[RichardColeman]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

"Understanding how to sort waste will empower residents, potentially cutting down their fees."

Don't get it, rubbish is free money ! Take it home, sell it ! We save it for 2 months - even take the neighbours recyclables and daughters shop rubbish, boxes from Tops/Big C  - and sell it. Free 1,200 baht. I'm not a skin flint and we have like 3 houses and rubber plantation etc and hit the 65k we need per month, but hell, its FREE money ! Do, this and your basic rubbish bin is maybe one bin a week

[black tabby12345]

I have seen sorting waste bins at Thai airports.

But unsure if it works in Thai town.

Unsorted garbage bag is the source of revenues to the urban scavengers.

Every time they spot these things, they come to check out if there is anything they can collect(cans, bottles, plastics, and cardboard boxes)  and sell to the recyclers.

These people may not be happy with this proposal; losing their livelihood.