Caretaker Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin, accompanied by Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud, inspected the Karantina waste sorting plant to assess ongoing restoration efforts.
The facility sustained severe damage during the Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020. According to Yassin, the plant is expected to resume operations by the end of June.
Representatives from the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) also attended the visit.
Yassin explained that the rehabilitation includes construction work and equipment upgrades to restore the plant's capacity to process 1,250 tons of waste daily. Once operational, it will serve both Beirut and the Metn district.
The minister emphasized that the facility will play a crucial role in reducing the volume of waste sent to the Jdeideh landfill and enhancing overall solid waste management in the region.
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