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New Waste Management Plant Inaugurated in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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President Luis Abinader inaugurated the Jaime Manuel Camps Power Recycling Plant and Sanitary Landfill in Puerto Plata on September 20, 2026. The facility is located in the area of the former Maggiolo landfill and was developed to replace the open-air solid waste disposal model that has been in use in the province for over four decades. The project has an estimated investment of 1.6 billion pesos and is designed to handle 600 to 800 tons of waste daily.

From dominicantoday.com

Why it matters

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The new infrastructure includes a cell with a capacity of 1.46 million cubic meters, features leachate treatment, and collects biogas. The operation of the plant is expected to generate over 500 direct jobs. The project is part of a broader push for infrastructure upgrades to support tourism in the region.

President Abinader's administration is focused on proposing infrastructure upgrades to support the region's tourism sector.

From dominicantoday.com

Who's involved

  • Luis AbinaderPresident of the Dominican Republic and chief inaugurator of the waste management facility.
  • Puerto PlataProvince where the new waste management infrastructure has been established.

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  • CibaoSpeculative

    The regional economy of Cibao might benefit from the major infrastructure investment and the associated job creation.

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