According to the Environmental Department of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the total amount of household waste generated throughout the province is currently estimated at approximately 2,550 tons/day, equivalent to nearly 940,000 tons/year. Of this, urban areas generate the largest amount of waste, averaging 0.7 - 1.1 kg/person/day, while rural areas range from 0.4 - 0.6 kg/person/day.
The rate of household solid waste collection in urban areas reaches approximately 90-95%, but in rural areas it is only 60-75%. Notably, the majority of collected waste is still primarily disposed of through landfilling, with many landfills not meeting technical requirements. This poses a potential risk of soil, water, and air pollution.
Furthermore, while waste sorting at source has been piloted in some localities, it is still not standardized. People have not yet formed the habit of sorting, while local authorities lack the means and separate collection procedures, leading to low efficiency in sorting and recycling.
Currently, the province has 13 operating or under-construction solid waste treatment plants, mainly concentrated in old urban centers such as Da Lat, Bao Loc, and Phan Thiet. These facilities are equipped with various technologies such as incineration combined with recycling, compost production, non-fired brick making, and sanitary landfill. However, compared to the amount of waste generated, the treatment capacity of these plants remains limited. Meanwhile, investment in modern, environmentally friendly treatment technologies is still slow and has not met the requirements of sustainable development.
For example, agricultural waste such as pesticide packaging, livestock waste, and crop by-products are difficult to control. Medical waste and hazardous waste, primarily generated from healthcare facilities, hospitals, and industrial production, still face many limitations, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises that have not yet invested in adequate, standardized storage systems. Furthermore, the reporting and declaration of hazardous waste in some facilities remains largely superficial and lacks regular monitoring. Meanwhile, environmental inspection and enforcement in some localities are not truly effective. Illegal dumping and disposal of waste in rural and suburban areas still occur.
According to Mr. Vo Van Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, in recent years, the Provincial People's Committee has decisively directed relevant levels and sectors to develop mechanisms to prioritize attracting investment in waste treatment through socialized approaches. During the 2021-2025 period, the province approved and expanded 10 new waste treatment projects, mainly focusing on areas lacking or with weak infrastructure.
"Based on the above situation, to improve efficiency, the province will continue to refine the institutional framework, promote waste sorting at source, increase investment in modern treatment technologies, and tighten inspection and supervision, aiming for sustainable waste management, environmental protection, and public health," Mr. Minh said.
Source: https://baolamdong.vn/con-nhieu-ap-luc-trong-thu-gom-xu-ly-rac-thai-418550.html
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