DO Sostenible completes technical intervention at Castillo landfill

DO Sostenible has concluded a technical intervention at the municipal landfill in Castillo, province Duarte, aimed at improving waste management and reducing environmental and health risks. The work included reorganizing disposal areas and enhancing operational conditions, with the results formally handed over to the municipality. Source: elcaribedr

Intervention details

The intervention was carried out under DO Sostenible's technical program, which seeks to assist local governments in strengthening solid waste management. The project is part of a nationwide effort to promote sustainable practices and circular economy principles. Source: listindiario

Community call to action

Príamo Ramírez, executive director of DO Sostenible, emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal: "Desde DO Sostenible continuamos brindando apoyo a los gobiernos locales, y también haciendo un llamado a toda la ciudadanía para que disponga de los residuos correctamente, se respeten los horarios de recolección, y evitar a toda costa la quema de desechos." He also urged citizens to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Source: listindiario