Deputy Director of Solid Waste Management (Department of Agriculture and Environment) Tong Viet Thanh provides information at the press conference. Photo: Khang Di
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At the press conference providing information on the socio-economic situation in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4th, Deputy Director of Solid Waste Management (Department of Agriculture and Environment) Tong Viet Thanh stated that the 14 former districts of Ho Chi Minh City are currently coordinating the disposal of approximately 4,550 tons/day (443 truck trips). This is divided into two shifts: around 1,800 tons are transported during the day shift (equivalent to 175 trips), and approximately 2,750 tons/day during the night shift (equivalent to 268 trips).
Mr. Thanh assessed that adjusting the operating hours of the Da Phuoc Solid Waste Treatment Complex (only operating from 6 PM to 6 AM the next day) means shifting the entire 1,800 tons from the day shift (175 truck trips) to the night shift. In reality, the trucks only have 11 hours to operate.
Therefore, to ensure uninterrupted collection and transportation, Ho Chi Minh City has implemented several coordination solutions. Specifically, about 450 tons/day from the 5 central districts (old Ho Chi Minh City) are redirected to the Northwest Solid Waste Treatment Complex; the remaining 1,350 tons/day are transported to Da Phuoc during the night shift.
According to Mr. Thanh, transporting waste within a single time frame affects the turnaround time due to insufficient vehicles and restrictions on vehicle hours, resulting in longer transportation and turnaround times (estimated at 3.5 to 4 hours per trip).
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has requested units to increase investment in additional transportation vehicles. The Department of Construction, in collaboration with the City Police and the Department of Agriculture and Environment, has been tasked with reviewing and adjusting vehicle restriction hours and issuing permits for specialized solid waste transport vehicles within the city center.
The Department of Agriculture and Environment will support re-evaluating routes, average distances, and transportation rates for units with route changes. Commune-level People’s Committees are required to coordinate with collection units to adjust waste collection times from day to night and strengthen inspections at transfer stations.
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Previously, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City issued Document 2805/UBND-ĐT (October 11, 2025), requiring localities and relevant units to ensure stable operation of the solid waste collection and transportation system, maintain continuous environmental sanitation services, and comply with the new reception schedule at the Da Phuoc Treatment Complex. |
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