Angola leaves 6.2 million tonnes of waste in the environment
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expansao
Angola leaves more than 6.2 million tonnes of waste a year in streets, vacant lots and waterways, according to its national report on urban waste. Of the 8.3 million tonnes produced, only 2.06 million are collected by formal services and less than 10% recycled, Expansão reports.
Angola leaves more than 6.2 million tonnes of waste a year in streets, vacant lots and waterways, while another portion is burned in the open or in neighbourhoods. The figure appears in the 2025 National Report on Urban Solid Waste, drawn up by the National Waste Agency (ANR) with consultancy Mobizno, according to Expansão.
The report attributes the situation to inadequate waste collection and describes its effects on the environment and public health. The study aims to provide a detailed assessment of urban solid waste management in the country, Expansão reports.
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