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Água Grande municipality receives two vans and 30 containers

By , based on Rádio Somos Todos Primos

The municipality of Água Grande, in São Tomé and Príncipe, has received two vans and 30 containers to strengthen waste collection under the WACA+ project. Mayor Calisto Nascimento announced a 100-day emergency plan to reorganise the service, according to Rádio Somos Todos Primos.

The municipality of Água Grande, a district that includes the capital São Tomé, has received two vans and 30 containers to strengthen waste collection under the WACA+ project. The mayor, Calisto Nascimento, announced a 100-day emergency plan and promised transparent management of municipal services, according to Rádio Somos Todos Primos.

Calisto Nascimento said the municipality employs about 380 people and has four vehicles, in addition to ten vans under contract. He asked the owners of these vehicles to comply with the organisation of the routes, with each van required to make at least five trips a day. The municipality plans to begin collection in the communities the following week.

The municipal executive also plans to replace the existing containers and improve working conditions for waste collection staff. Calisto Nascimento called on residents to cooperate with municipal services, according to Rádio Somos Todos Primos.

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