Abstract:
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a rising problem in Sri Lanka's urban areas which is aggravated
due to the absence of proper solid waste management systems in the country. Solid Waste
Management System (SWMS) is the one thing just about every city government provides for its
residents. SWM is arguably the most important municipal service and serves as a requirement for
other municipal actions. In the SWM of Kalmunai Municipal Council, the Municipal Council
(MC) faces a variety of issues, both economically and environmentally. The purpose of this study
is to analyze the role of the Kalmunai MC in SWMS and the issues that the management system
faces in SWM practice. In this research, qualitative models were used for data collection
purposes. Six key informant interviews were held with stakeholders in the SWM unit of
Kalmunai MC to have wide knowledge about the challenges faced by the SWMS in Kalmunai
MC. The observation was done on the compost yard located in Periya Neelavana and the recycle
center in Maruthamunai. Through the study, the role of Kalmunai SWMS was evaluated which
are financial facilities and financial revenue, human resources, mechanical resources, the
administrative structure of SWMS in Kalmunai MC. Some challenges were analyzed through the
study which is facing Kalmunai MC in waste management and practices. As a finding shows that,
the social, economic and environment based challenges were evaluated within Kalmunai SWMS.
Accordingly, the study proposed some recommendations to reduce and maintain the SWMS in
Kalmunai municipal region.
