Improving waste collection in Accra: Activate 6 waste transfer stations – President directs Zoomlion

Mahama directs activation of Zoomlion transfer stations to improve waste collection after floods

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate operationalisation of all waste transfer stations managed by Zoomlion Ghana Limited to improve refuse collection and strengthen waste management across the Greater Accra Region in the aftermath of the recent floods. Speaking to residents during the second and final day of the National General Clean-up Exercise at []

Taipei, New Taipei to add garbage collection services in wake of typhoon

Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Environmental authorities in Taipei and New Taipei said Saturday that they will provide trash collection services on Sunday to facilitate the cleanup in the wake of Typhoon Bavi, which had disrupted the routine of their garbage trucks for two days.

Clean Recycle analysis: Romania's waste imports increased nearly 19-fold in 2008-2024

Clean Recycle analysis: Romania's waste imports increased nearly 19-fold in 2008-2024

Photos: South-East records mixed fortunes in sanitation, open defecation fight

By Vincent Ujumadu, Jeff Agbodo, Steve Oko, and Ugochukwu Alaribe States across the South-East are recording varying levels of progress in environmental sanitation, with improved waste management in some urban centres contrasting with persistent challenges of open defecation and indiscriminate waste disposal in others. A survey by Vanguard showed that while Abia has made significant [] The post Photos: South-East records mixed fortunes in sanitation, open defecation fight appeared first on Vanguard News.

How Responsible Waste Management Can Help Build Safer Healthcare?

Health care settings generate a range of waste every day, including used syringes, contaminated dressings, laboratory waste, and pharmaceutical waste. Managing these materials is essential to maintaining a safe and efficient environment. These materials are vital to patient care, but handling them affects public health, the environment, and workplace safety. With the continual expansion and [] The post How Responsible Waste Management Can Help Build Safer Healthcare? appeared first on BNO News.

Waste management receives operational boost, support

Waste management receives operational boost, support

General : KDEBWM Boosts MPHS Waste Services With 33 New Compactor Lorries

HULU SELANGOR, July 6 (Bernama) -- KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) has strengthened domestic waste collection services under the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) with the handover of 33 new compactor lorries following the start of its seven-year contract on July 1.

UNECE, Uzbekistan discuss circular economy co-op and waste management reforms

UNECE, Uzbekistan discuss circular economy co-op and waste management reforms

Johannesburg Waste Collection Disrupted as Pikitup Casual Workers Strike for Permanent Employment

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Waste collection has been severely disrupted across parts of Johannesburg following a strike by casual workers contracted through the city’s waste management entity, Pikitup. The labor action, driven by demands for permanent employment, has left residents dealing with overflowing refuse bins and growing health concerns, prompting the agency to implement contingency measures []

DC orders better cleanliness, waste management

DC orders better cleanliness, waste management

Tourism fuels rising waste across Athens

Attica’s waste data show a mixed picture as some municipalities cut landfill disposal while others generated more garbage.

Minister Mckenzie Hails Country’s Sanitation Workers

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the country’s sanitation workers for their contribution to nation-building. He noted that their work in collecting waste and []

WEC Energy Group: Data Centers Make This Utility Growth Story More Attractive

WEC Energy Group: Data Centers Make This Utility Growth Story More Attractive

Waste Collection is the Public Investment That Pays for Itself

The U.S. recycling industry generates 184 billion annually and supports more than 603,000 jobs built... The post Waste Collection is the Public Investment That Pays for Itself appeared first on Earth911.

Kemudahan tandas tersedia di setiap stesen MRT

PETALING JAYA: Kerja-kerja pembersihan telah dilaksanakan serta-merta bagi memastikan keselesaan pengguna susulan kejadian seorang lelaki warga asing membuang air kecil ketika menuruni eskalator di Stesen MRT Titiwangsa Laluan Putrajaya semalam. Rapid KL mengingatkan semua penumpang supaya sentiasa menjaga kebersihan serta mengamalkan sikap bertanggungjawab ketika menggunakan kemudahan pengangkutan awam. “Kebersihan fasiliti awam merupakan tanggungjawab bersama demi ... Read more The post Kemudahan tandas tersedia di setiap stesen MRT appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The water and sanitation company continues to carry out maintenance and collection work in a number of regions of the country.

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Holcim Philippines advances circular economy partnership with science City of Muñoz 

SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ, Nueva Ecija — Holcim Philippines, through its waste management solutions arm, Geocycle, expanded its circular economy initiatives in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, by

Juba City Council consults hotels on proposed waste collection fee hike

The Juba City Council has begun consultations with the hospitality sector on proposed changes to solid waste collection fees. The discussions are aimed at improving sanitation services while addressing concerns raised by businesses. It is not clear how much the City Council plans to increase the waste collection fees. According to reports, the City Council [] The post Juba City Council consults hotels on proposed waste collection fee hike appeared first on Eye Radio.

Local Development Minister, Cairo Governor review waste management system

Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad and Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber reviewed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the implementation of Cairo’s integrated municipal solid waste management system, including waste collection, transportation, treatment, and environmentally safe disposal, as well as the latest developments at the Integrated Solid Waste Recycling City in 10th of Ramadan The post Local Development Minister, Cairo Governor review waste management system appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Re-Turn says recycling rates of plastic bottles has risen to over 90% since scheme introduced

Re-turn said a separate collection system is necessary to reduce contamination and ensure that bottles and cans are recycled back into new containers.

Waste sorting as key in converting WTE, minister

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan said waste sorting at the household is a key point ...

This Week In Waste – July 3, 2026

Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. Cloud Services Procurement Must Be Improved A June 23, 2026, Government Accountability Office report details the []

Garbage collection suspended in four Russian districts due to fuel shortage

Garbage collection has been suspended in four districts of Zabaykalsky Krai after garbage trucks ran out of fuel, the regional operator Oleron+ announced.

President Tinubu Advances Abuja Market Relocation With Wasa Infrastructure

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has advanced efforts to relocate thousands of mechanics, artisans and traders from a congested commercial corridor in the nation’s capital by inaugurating key infrastructure at a new settlement in Wasa District, on the outskirts of Abuja. The project includes access roads, electricity and water supply for an informal sector layout designed [] The post President Tinubu Advances Abuja Market Relocation With Wasa Infrastructure appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.