One of the central elements of the plan is SUW
separation at the source, which explains the key role played by citizens. The
city’s administration is currently implementing an intensive awareness campaign
to educate citizens – children and adults – on how to sort, separate and
deposit waste correctly. As of January 2014, there has been a 44% reduction in
waste sent to landfills compared with the previous year. Progress has been made
in containerization and lateral collection of SUW in order to avoid garbage
bags on the streets, mitigate smell and improve the street’s aesthetics. Waste
transfer stations have been installed, which has had a positive impact in C02
reduction generated by transportation. The City has also launched ‘Green
Centers’ for recyclable materials, arid waste and pruning residue, and
installed a Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant.
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