Vietnam Quy Nhon Pilots Program for Solid Waste Classification at Source
A waste classification at source program was launched in the ASEAN clean tourist city of Quy Nhon, in Vietnam’s south central coastal province of Binh Dinh on September 23 by the provincial People’s Committee and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
The program is part of the "Scaling Up A Socialized Model Of Domestic Waste And Plastic Management" project funded by the Norwegian Government through the UNDP.
At the event, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy Mette Møglestue underscored the important role of the waste classification in management and recycling. The Norwegian Government will continue support for Vi?t Nam's circular economy development and waste management efforts, especially in coastal tourist cities like Quy Nh?n.
UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi stressed that Quy Nhon City's waste classification at source marks a milestone in the province’s sustainable solid waste management and promotion of recycling towards a circular economy.
Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the Quy Nhon City People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Toan said that the move will significantly improve the city’s waste management, helping it protect the environment and keep the ASEAN Clean Tourist City title.
The program will be piloted in Ngo May and Nguyen Van Cu wards over six months before being implemented across the city.
On the occasion, the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) was inaugurated at the Long My solid waste treatment area in Phuoc My Commune. The 1,000sq.m facility, built at a total cost of nearly VND8 billion ($325,000), is designed to process 3-4 tons of plastic waste daily. It is expected to create over 200 jobs in waste management, sorting and recycling for local residents.