AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGhana Sanitation Overhaul: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga says a new waste collection model could cut household bills from about GH¢300 every fortnight to as low as GH¢50, using closer transfer stations, night tricycle routes, and electronic payments. Port Waste Crackdown: WAMCO will deny service at its Thilafushi facility to vessels that arrive with mixed, unsorted waste, urging strict separation into set categories. Recycling & Organics Push: Chamblee (Georgia) launches curbside composting with CompostNow, offering residents a $19/month pickup option for food scraps and compostables. Hazardous Waste Access: Volusia County (Florida) schedules two free household hazardous waste drop events (Oct 9–10) for items like paint, solvents, batteries, and motor oil. Battery Fire Safety: North Bay Fire Chief Jason Whiteley warns that damaged or improperly charged lithium-ion batteries can trigger fast, hard-to-extinguish fires. Accountability in Recycling: Panda Waste Management Solutions is sent for trial in Ireland over a fatal workplace incident at a Dublin recycling plant. Circular Water Goal: Malaysia’s water sector is urged to adopt “zero waste” approaches to recover value from water treatment residue.
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