On June 6th, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued a decision approving the project “Master Plan for Construction Solid Waste Management in Hanoi by 2030”.
According to the approved plan, the specific objectives are to strive for 90% of the total construction solid waste (CSW) generated in urban areas to be collected and treated to meet environmental protection requirements, with 60% being reused or recycled into products and recycled materials using appropriate technologies.
At the same time, apply recycled materials from CSW in construction works, mandating that 100% of construction works using state capital must use recycled materials from CSW in construction to replace materials extracted from natural resources; encouraging for projects using non-state capital and implementing from 2025 to 2030.
To effectively implement the stated objectives, the Hanoi People’s Committee requires the following tasks to be carried out:
Among these tasks is the supplementation and improvement of mechanisms, policies, and legal documents related to CSW management to enhance the state management capacity for CSW at all levels, from the city to communal, ward, and town levels.
Additionally, the city aims to establish a suitable model for the collection, transportation, and treatment of CSW, considering the practical conditions in Hanoi, to improve the efficiency of CSW management…
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Hanoi also mandates the implementation of solutions up to the year 2026, continuing to treat CSW at the 6.5-hectare area of the Phap Van-Cau Gie intersection and the burial site in Nguyen Khe, Dong Anh district.
By 2030, the plan is to continue operations at existing sites and invest in new projects for the treatment and recycling of CSW, according to the plan, increasing the total treatment capacity to 4,180-4,780 tons/day, meeting the estimated amount of CSW generated by 2030, which is approximately 3,400 tons/day.
Regarding the consumption of recycled materials from CSW, Hanoi requires that investors in construction works prioritize the recycling and reuse of construction waste generated on-site; projects involving the planting of trees and grass in traffic infrastructure projects and other projects must use organic soil separated from the cultivated layer of rice and crop fields; and projects are encouraged to include criteria in bidding that favors the use of environmentally friendly recycled materials from CSW.
“Motorcycles Overflow onto Sidewalks as Roadblocks Cause Traffic Chaos on Thang Long Boulevard”
From June 4th onwards, Hanoi has implemented traffic adjustments to facilitate the construction of an interchange between the 3.5 Ring Road and Thang Long Boulevard. A section of the Thang Long Boulevard frontage road has been cordoned off, prohibiting vehicular access. The altered routes have caused inconvenience to commuters due to resultant congestion.
A House Fire in the Night: Five Children Rescued by Police.
Upon arriving at the scene of the house fire in an alley on Thai Ha Street, Hanoi, the police promptly guided and escorted two adults and five children to safety.
“A Hearty Lunch for Hanoi’s Little Learners: Capital City Invests in Primary Students’ Wellbeing with a 3,000 Billion VND Meal Support Initiative.”
The Hanoi People’s Committee plans to allocate over VND 3,000 billion to support lunch meals for approximately 768,000 elementary students in both public and private schools during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Unveiling Hanoi’s Troubled Park Projects: A Comprehensive List
Since 2021, city authorities have uncovered violations in several park development projects through their inspections. While many projects have resolved issues and resumed operations, the Capital’s Youth Park project has only rectified 60% of its infractions thus far.
The Contrasting Scenes of New and Old Apartment Buildings in Hanoi
Amidst the towering modern skyscrapers of Hanoi, there lies a contrasting landscape of aging apartment buildings that stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. On one side are luxurious, fully-equipped condominiums, while on the other, lie damp stairwells and a maze of illegally constructed “cage homes,” where multiple generations of families reside within the confines of a single unit, creating a unique and vibrant community.
