The Egyptian Cabinet has allocated special funds to the improvement of garbage collection service in Greater Cairo, said the Minister of Environmental Affairs Maged George.
Five sites have been selected for the creation of sanitary landfills, added George, affirming that the sites are far away from population centers. Garbage processing will also take place away from streets, he added.
In statements to the press yesterday, George said the government is prioritizing the review of contracts signed with collection companies, both foreign and local.
George also revealed that his ministry is carrying out a one-and-a-half-year project to recycle waste and use it for the generation of energy. He added that only 20 percent of garbage is currently recycled.
Translated from the Arabic Edition.
