Brasilia, DF is installing underground dumps to reduce pests, prevent odors, and increase storage

Brasilia, DF underground garbage dumps

In Progress

The City of Brasilia's Federal District Development Agency is installing underground dumps in the Northwest Housing Sector. The underground dumps reduce pests, prevent odors, and have a larger storage capacity (3,000 liters) compared to standard garbage deposits. The city is spending $4.7 million (BRL) to install the first 60 units near residential buildings in the neighborhood.

Waste Management Infrastructure Recycling Solid Waste Management

Brasilia, DF

Municipality in Distrito Federal

Brazil

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Inicialmente serão 60 unidades e custaram R$ 4,7 milhões. Coletoras evitam proliferação de pragas e impede liberação de odores

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