National strategy for solid waste management launched

AMMAN — The Municipal Affairs Ministry on Monday launched the national strategy for solid waste management in municipalities.

Municipal Affairs Ministry Secretary General Waleed Otoum said the strategy is the outcome of a regional and local development project funded by the World Bank and the French Agency for Development.

Imad Abdallat, project director at the ministry, said the strategy includes a short-term plan to address the situation at municipalities hit hardest by the refugee crisis, a work plan for projects such as improving landfills and establishing new ones, and implementing strategic projects in partnership with the private sector.