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The medium-term direction on urban solid waste management in Cambodia is to first and foremost meet the needs of the people and ensure that they live in clean, hygienic and safe environments, according to Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra.
The Kandal Provincial Hall has instructed town, district and commune administrations to establish committees and sub-committees to establish clear waste management mechanisms. The move intends to ensure the community remains clean and green. Provincial governor Kong Sophorn gave the instruction in a April 25 letter seen by The Post on April 27.
Authorities in Takeo province’s Samrong district said at least five tonnes of rubbish are collected each day and burned in incinerators north of Phnom Chisor as efforts continue to educate people in the community on sanitation and the payment of waste collection fees.