Amman: The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) initiated the first operational phase for waste collection and transport in the Zahran and Tariq areas through service-providing companies.
According to Jordan News Agency, this implementation is part of a strategic partnership launched by GAM through the Amman Vision Company for Treatment and Recycling (AVTR) and three privately-owned companies. The initiative aims to develop the solid waste management ecosystem to achieve efficiency and enhance the level of services provided in various GAM areas.
Deputy City Manager for the Districts and Environment Sector at the municipality, Mohammad Al-Faouri, confirmed that this phase is part of a gradual transitional plan. It aims to improve the efficiency and quality of cleaning, waste collection, and transport services in the Amman Municipality, with operational rates set to increase from 10 percent to 100 percent over five months.
Al-Faouri mentioned that this partnership is expected to generate financial savings of approximately JD130 million over a span of 10 years. Additionally, the initiative is anticipated to create around 2,000 direct job opportunities.