Nghệ An faces waste management challenges and labor shortages

Waste management services in Nghệ An province are facing significant pressure due to severe labor shortages. In the Hưng Nguyên, Nam Đàn, and Thanh Chương areas, the Hưng Nguyên Environmental, Greenery, and Construction JSC reports that its current workforce meets only about 50% of the demand required to process approximately 150 tons of waste daily. Companies are forced to rely on seasonal workers to maintain operations.

In urban areas like Vinh, the Nghệ An Urban Environment and Works JSC collects an average of 400 tons of waste per day across six wards. The pressure intensifies during holidays and festivals, when waste volume can increase two to three times the normal rate. The difficulty in recruitment is attributed to the nature of the work, which involves direct contact with waste and dust, as well as irregular working hours, including night and early morning shifts.

In contrast to these logistical struggles, some rural areas are seeing improvements in infrastructure. In Tiên Đồng commune, new centralized waste collection points featuring concrete bases and steel frames have been implemented to replace spontaneous dumping sites. These facilities aim to improve rural hygiene and encourage residents to dispose of waste in designated areas.