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Quito landfill nears closure; waste management crisis looms

Quito's sanitary landfill, operating for over two decades and receiving 2,200 tons of waste daily, is about to close. The closure threatens waste management capacity for the city, with no clear alternative infrastructure confirmed. This could lead to waste accumulation and environmental health risks.

Expreso1 day agoECCredibility 23%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score4.8
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

Intelligence Tags

#waste management#landfill#urban infrastructure#environmental risk#public services

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Quito
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