Tataouine moves to eliminate urban 'black spots' from illegal dumping

Authorities in Tataouine are launching an initiative to eradicate illegal waste disposal sites, often referred to as "black spots," which blight the urban environment and pose risks to public health. A recent working session at the governorate headquarters focused on addressing the uncontrolled dumping of demolition and construction waste.

Regional representatives from the Ministry of Environment presented an assessment of the environmental situation, highlighting the severity of problems caused by illegal dumping. In response, regional authorities are exploring technical solutions, including the designation of abandoned quarries or state-owned lands as official, licensed waste disposal sites.

Furthermore, the program includes plans for the remediation of existing polluted areas. These former "black spots" are envisioned to be converted into vital public spaces such as gardens, parks, or community sports fields, ensuring their long-term cleanliness and utility.

Ali Lani, the Secretary-General of the governorate, emphasized the urgent need for operational plans to tackle this aesthetic and ecological issue. He called for a collaborative approach involving all stakeholders, including municipal secretaries and officials, to ensure effective coordination on the ground.

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It is urgent to implement operational plans to deal with this aesthetic and ecological scourge.