The city Corporation on Tuesday collected around 23 tonnes of cleaned plastic materials in collection drives conducted across 25 health circles.
Collection points were opened at Attipra zonal office, Chakka, Attakulangara, and near Sri Chithira Thirunal Park. Jagathy ground, near Karamana Bridge, near Kazhakuttam ward committee office, Thycaud, Kudappanakkunnu, Manacaud, Kannammoola, Kesavadasapuram, Pappanamcode, Palayam market, Poonthura, Vanchiyoor, Sreekaryam, Poojappura ground, Press Club road, Vizhinjam, Thiruvallam, Nettayam, Pippinmoodu, Kadakampally and Ulloor.
Collection drives are periodically organised as part of the ‘My City, Beautiful City’ waste management programme of the local body. In recent months, collection drives were also held for glass materials, bottles, used foot wears, bags and electronic waste.