Japan delivers solid waste management equipment to vulnerable communities

AMMAN — Japan on Tuesday delivered the first batch of equipment and machinery to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to be used for solid waste management under a $17 million grant extended in 2016 to support communities in need.

Of the total grant, $10 million are allocated for the solid waste management sector in the Kingdom, a statement from the Japanese embassy said.

Under the grant, Japan will contribute 11 bulldozers, 16 wheel loaders, 6 excavators, 22 dump trucks, 13 water tankers, among other equipment to host communities in need.