AMMAN — The
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has initiated the
second phase of the "Sorting Waste at Source" project, known as
"Sort it Right," in the Basman area, specifically targeting the Rawaq
and Al Jarin neighborhoods.
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This project aims to improve the
solid waste management system in Amman by promoting waste sorting at the source, aligning
with national strategic waste management objectives, the Jordan News Agency,
Petra reported. The municipality's objectives include ensuring timely
waste removal, reducing waste collection costs, and extending the Ghabawi landfill's
lifespan.
Suzan Abu Jarada, a GAM council member,
emphasizes the project's role as a crucial component of Amman's comprehensive
solid waste management plan. This plan, endorsed in the municipality's
2022-2026 strategic plan, reflects the implementation of royal directives.
Enhancing quality of life and environmental
preservation
Furthermore, the project's primary focus is
on enhancing the quality of life and environmental preservation. It involves
the development of a new
solid waste management plan for Amman, aligning with
the municipality's long-term vision to eliminate the current use of containers
and effectively manage these underutilized resources, which currently pose a
disposal burden.
Additionally, the
Municipality of Amman has
been utilizing organic waste for several years to generate electricity at the
Ghabawi landfill. This process involves extracting natural methane gas produced
by waste and converting it into clean energy, which powers various municipal
facilities.
This phase follows the successful launch of
the experiment in Zahran and Al-Madina, with plans to expand it to other areas
in the future. Additionally, awareness programs are being conducted to educate
citizens about the critical importance of sorting solid waste in their homes.
Special bags and electric vehicles are being provided to facilitate waste
collection at specific times, ensuring effective recycling and utilization.
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