The Egyptian city of Kafr Shukr in Qalyubia Governorate has initiated a new waste management system aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing waste accumulation. The city previously relied on 12 waste collection points along its streets. As part of the new system, 6 of these points have been eliminated. The city has also started working with a specialized company to collect and dispose of waste.
According to Kafr Shukr's mayor, Ahmad Shadi, the new system aims to transition from traditional waste collection points to door-to-door collection and organized transportation of waste. The city has designated a deputy mayor to oversee the new waste management system and monitor its performance. So far, around 500 households have subscribed to the door-to-door collection service.
The waste management company collects waste from households and transports it to an intermediate station in the town of Marsafa, which serves as a central hub for waste processing. This approach is expected to minimize the amount of waste dumped in the streets and gradually eliminate the remaining waste collection points. The new system is part of a broader effort to improve urban cleanliness and sanitation.
As part of the effort to address existing waste accumulation, local authorities have successfully removed around 10,000 tons of waste from a major collection point in the village of Mit al-Daraj. The removal process took 14 days of continuous work. The collected waste was transported to the intermediate station in Marsafa for proper disposal.
The site where the 10,000 tons of waste were collected is set to undergo further development. The first phase of the development plan involves covering the area with a layer of red sand, followed by the planting of trees to transform the site into a green space for community use. This transformation is part of a larger plan to rehabilitate areas previously used for waste collection.
The new waste management system in Kafr Shukr has shown promising results, with a significant reduction in waste accumulation and improved cleanliness in the city's streets. The local authorities are optimistic about the system's potential to bring about long-term improvements in urban sanitation and environmental conditions.
The mayor of Kafr Shukr emphasized the city's commitment to continuing the implementation of the new waste management system, with a focus on expanding door-to-door collection services to all households and further reducing waste accumulation. The city aims to create a cleaner and healthier environment for its residents through this initiative.
Key points
- The city of Kafr Shukr has eliminated 6 waste collection points and removed 10,000 tons of waste as part of its new waste management system.
