The role of public utility companies in the field of waste collection and management related to the kovid 2019 pandemic

The conduct of public utility companies in Slovenia is regulated by law, competencies, tasks and obligations are defined, which are not the same in all local communities, but there are also exceptions regarding the form of organization of the local community, location in space, economic development, industry, social impact , historical development, education, culture, etc., all of which affect activities and scope of work. Common to all public utility companies is the care for the preservation of a clean environment and nature, public parks, public areas, which they carry out themselves or with their subcontractors. The goal and purpose of public utility companies is to maintain a clean environment, arrange public areas, collect and dispose of garbage, take care of clean water, prevent garbage disposal and much more. In recent times, public utility companies have often encountered many other activities and measures through their activities, which do not fall within their competence, but are an integral part of their direct activity due to general protection, protection of human health and life. In recent times, dangerous substances, diseases, viruses and other causes have emerged that threaten human health and life, the environment, economic activity, industry, education, forms of social life, etc., which are also encountered by public utility companies. These are activities that he must carry out as part of his activities, raising the question of whether the utility with its resources is capable and qualified for such demanding tasks.