Administrator of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Abdus Salam on Wednesday said the existing household waste collection system may be abolished and replaced with a new mechanism next year if residents continue to be deprived of the expected level of service.

"We have received various complaints regarding the ward-based tender system currently used for household waste collection. In some areas, waste is not being collected on time, while in others there are allegations of excessive charges. Whether the current system will continue next year is being seriously considered," he said.

The DSCC administrator made the remarks while addressing a ceremony as chief guest at the Nagar Bhaban auditorium where special Eid grants from the Prime Minister were distributed among city corporation sanitation workers.

A total of 4,950 sanitation workers each received Tk 5,000 as a special Eid assistance grant.

In his speech, Salam described sanitation work as one of the most difficult and demanding services performed by city corporation employees.

"If citizens remain conscious and sanitation workers continue their sincere efforts, it will be possible to transform the face of Dhaka within the next two years," he said, urging both sanitation workers and media professionals to play an active role in raising public awareness about cleanliness.

Expressing dissatisfaction over the current household waste management system, he reiterated that the corporation is reviewing the effectiveness of the existing arrangement.

The administrator also thanked sanitation workers for their efforts in swiftly removing sacrificial animal waste during this year's Eid-ul-Azha, saying that prompt waste disposal helped residents avoid unpleasant odors and earned widespread appreciation.

Assuring improved housing and healthcare facilities for sanitation workers, Salam said a housing project for them is currently under process. He added that 1,000 sanitation workers have already received health cards, and the number will gradually be expanded to 6,000.

He further announced that the city corporation would support the higher education of sanitation workers' children to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent them from pursuing academic opportunities.

"Building a clean Dhaka is not the responsibility of the city corporation alone; it is also the responsibility of citizens. Through collective efforts, we can make the capital a cleaner and more livable city," he said.

Among others present at the event were DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Zahirul Islam and Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Md Mahabubur Rahman Talukdar, along with other senior officials of the corporation.