Largest rubbish dump in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan Province overwhelmed, causes pollution
Sunday, August 11, 2024, 15:20 GMT+7
Binh Tu Landfill in Binh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam is reaching its capacity, resulting in significant environmental pollution and causing nearby residents to live in the shadow of garbage.
Situated near residential areas and several major projects in Tien Thanh Commune, Phan Thiet City -- the capital of Binh Thuan -- the open-air landfill has severely impacted the surrounding environment, according to the Phan Thiet Construction Investment Project Management Board.
The mountains of waste at the site, which is Binh Thuan's largest landfill, have contaminated the air and water, particularly underground water, posing a serious health risk to the community.
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| Binh Tu Landfill is located on a hill, some 80 meters above sea level. Covering an area of over 26.2 hectares, the dumpsite started its operation in 1999. The landfill was slated for closure in 2008, but it remains operational due to a large amount of garbage. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
To alleviate the suffering of nearby residents and protect the environment, the Phan Thiet Construction Investment Project Management Board underlined the need for a project to renovate the dumpsite, address environmental pollution, and gradually close the landfill.
Binh Tu Landfill is set to cease accepting waste by the end of 2024.
Nhat Hoang Company is currently installing a biofertilizer production system and building a refuse paper and plastic fuel production line.
The company has been committed to handling 100 percent of the garbage generated by the city starting in early 2025, effectively replacing the Binh Tu Landfill.
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| Some 346 metric tons of trash transported to the landfill daily. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
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| Piles of garbage at the landfill pollute the environment and harm residents’ health. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
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| During rainy weather, wastewater from the landfill seeps into the ground, contaminating underground water resources. When the wind blows, the foul odor from the landfill engulfs nearby residents, leaving them feeling suffocated. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
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| Locals scavenge for recyclable or usable items around garbage trucks at Binh Tu Landfill. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
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| A ragpicker takes a rest in a tent erected at Binh Tu Landfill. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
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| Multiple empty land lots surrounding the landfill fail to attract investors due to pollution. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre |
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