Da Lat clears 1,000 tons of garbage after waste plant reopens

Da Lat is clearing nearly 1,000 tons of accumulated garbage after its waste treatment plant reopened on June 15. The plant had temporarily suspended operations for two days, from June 12, due to issues with its bank account, which prevented the operator, Green Energy Environment Company, from covering operational costs like fuel and maintenance.

The shutdown led to significant waste buildup in the city center, with garbage bags piling up on sidewalks and affecting the environment and the city's image during the summer tourist season. The company stated that its bank account was restricted from withdrawals and transfers by the Lam Dong Provincial Civil Judgment Execution Department, which was enforcing court orders against the company.

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The company is currently obligated to execute multiple court judgments and decisions. To ensure enforcement, the Provincial Civil Judgment Execution Department had to process assets belonging to the company.

Following interventions by local authorities, including the chairpersons of Xuan Huong and Xuan Truong wards, the Civil Judgment Execution Department lifted the account restrictions on June 15. This allowed the company to access funds to pay for fuel and resume waste processing. Meanwhile, Da Lat Urban Services Joint Stock Company, responsible for waste collection, is reportedly borrowing from banks to pay its workers and purchase fuel, as it has not yet been paid for waste collection and transportation services from the latter half of 2025.

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On June 15, representatives of the central wards of Da Lat will continue to work with the plant's leadership to resolve the issues and prevent a recurrence of the waste reception stoppage.