Phnom Penh's New Waste Site to Open in 2027, Addressing Sanitation and Financial Challenges
Phnom Penh will inaugurate a new waste disposal site on January 1, 2027, transferring operations from the current facility in Dangkor district. The 143-hectare site, built to international standards, faces financial challenges, with monthly revenues of approximately $2 million falling short of operational costs.
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