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Dominican Republic municipal waste management initiatives

Overview

The Dominican Republic has taken steps to improve municipal waste management through both equipment distribution and strategic planning.

In early September, President Luis Abinader, via the Ministry of Administrative Affairs of the Presidency (MAPRE), delivered 50 garbage compactor trucks to various municipalities and districts. This initiative was intended to strengthen local waste collection capacities and address public health and environmental risks in areas with high waste accumulation.

Following this, authorities and international agencies convened at the National Forum on Integral Solid Waste Management Planning in Santo Domingo. The forum focused on implementing Municipal Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans (PMGIRS) as required by Law 225-20. Participants discussed using these plans to guide investments, organize services, and promote a circular economy, while also emphasizing social inclusion and the integration of grassroots recyclers into the formal economy.

Entities

Liga Municipal Dominicana · FEDOMU · Palacio Nacional · Ministry of Environment · PNUD

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Dominican Republic authorities advance municipal waste management planning

    Dominican Republic authorities and international partners met to advance municipal solid waste management planning and implement integrated waste management plans (PMGIRS) under Law 225-20.

  2. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Dominican Republic delivers 50 garbage trucks to municipalities

    Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader delivered 50 garbage compactor trucks to local municipalities to improve waste management and protect public health.

Sources

ahoranoticiasrd.com · atento.com.do · barrigaverde.net · ciudadoriental.com · dandoenelclavo.com · eldia.com.do · pregondigital.com · presidencia.gob.do