Abinader and Santos inaugurate waste transfer station in Los Alcarrizos

President Luis Abinader and Mayor Junior Santos inaugurated a new Solid Waste Transfer Station in Los Alcarrizos, a project aimed at optimizing waste collection and disposal. The station, funded with RD$49 million from the municipal government and central government support, is expected to handle 300 tons of waste daily and triple the operational capacity of collection trucks from 8–12 to 24–26 tons per day Source: elcaribedrSource: listindiario. This initiative strengthens the "Basura Cero" program and seeks to improve service efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact Source: eldiado.

Capacity and Impact

Mayor Santos highlighted that the station will allow smaller collection trucks to offload waste into larger dumpsters, reducing travel times and operational costs Source: listindiario. Environmental measures include lixiviate control to prevent groundwater contamination Source: listindiario.

National Context

Priamo Rodriguez, director of DO Sostenible, noted that proper waste management in the Dominican Republic has risen from 7% to 46% of total waste generated, showcasing progress Source: listindiario. Similar transfer stations operate in Tamboril (RD$60M), Nizao (RD$230M), and Villa Fundación (RD$30M) Source: listindiario.