Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Mary Tarnowka said that VWS is regarded as one of the typical examples of American businesses that are investing effectively in Vietnam. Garbage trucks are meaningful gifts in improving garbage collection efficiency and effectiveness in localities. Texas-based Peterbilt would be the first major U.S. truck maker to market an all-electric trash truck. The Peterbilt trash truck weighs 10 tons using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The truck is equipped with two compartment sewage tanks, camera system, spray nozzles to remove odors around the truck. A trash truck costs US$420,000. VWS is a specialists in design, construction and operating waste management facilities in Vitenam. The business is the owner and operator of Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Management Facility in Da Phuoc Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, … [Read more...] about VWS hands over 6 garbage trucks to HCMC, Long An, Kien Giang
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VWS donates six eco-friendly garbage trucks
VWS donates six eco-friendly garbage trucks By Le Anh Vietnam Waste Solutions company on November 8 donates six eco-friendly waste treatment trucks to HCMC, Long An and Kien Giang provinces - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS) today, November 8, presented six eco-friendly waste treatment trucks to HCMC, Long An and Kien Giang province as a gift. Each locality received two units. The garbage trucks are reportedly the first special-use units of the type in Vietnam, which were designed based on orders of VWS. The vehicles, deploying modern technology from the U.S., boast more advantages than other vehicles currently in use in the country. In particular, each of these specialized trucks has a load capacity of 10 tons and is equipped with a waste compressing compartment. In addition, it has a sewage leechate container to prevent the effluent from running onto the street. The truck also has an automatic atomizer to deodorize unpleasant smell. Notably, it will … [Read more...] about VWS donates six eco-friendly garbage trucks
Garbage trucks drivers to be fined for violation
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - Four garbage trucks that were driven in the BRT lane on Hà Đông District's Tố Hữu Street on Tuesday have been identified. This was stated by the Hà Nội traffic police division on Wednesday. The trucks are under the management of the Hà Đông Urban Environment Joint Stock Company, which is headquartered on the street, Lieutenant Colonel Đỗ Mạnh Ninh, captain of traffic police team No 7, said. The truck drivers have been asked to come to the police's headquarters for questioning, he said. A video clip posted on social media on Tuesday shows four garbage trucks, one behind the other, using the BRT lane in the Hà Đông-Tô Hiệu direction and then turning to Khuất Duy Tiến Street. Two out of four drivers were identified by Nguyễn Viết Bính, vice director of the company, as Đỗ Mạnh Cường and Phong. The trucks were being driven towards the Nam Sơn landfill in Sóc Sơn District, he said. Cars drivers that use dedicated BRT lanes will receive fines of VNĐ300-400,000 … [Read more...] about Garbage trucks drivers to be fined for violation
Thua Thien-Hue: People protest against dumping site, block garbage trucks
VietNamNet Bridge – Residents of Loc Thuy Commune in central Thua Thien-Hue Province are blocking garbage trucks from entering a local waste treatment plant, saying that it has severely polluted the neighbourhood. Stagnant water from Loc Thuy solid waste treatment area’s dumping site pollutes the surrounding areas in central Thua Thien-Hue Province. -- Photo dantri.com.vn Residents alleged that they are plagued by flies, there’s garbage lying scattered on the roads, and the stench emanating from the plant has made it almost impossible to live in the surrounding areas. The plant had a serious impact on the environment, they said on Thursday. Since early this year, the number of garbage trucks entering Hue Urban Environment and Public Works State Co. Ltd. (HEPCO) to go to the Loc Thuy solid waste treatment area has increased significantly to several tens of trucks per day. Nguyen Thi Nguyet, 43, a resident of Loc Thuy Commune, said she and other residents find … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue: People protest against dumping site, block garbage trucks
Locals protest against dumping site, block garbage trucks
Viet Nam News THỪA THIÊN-HUẾ - Residents of Lộc Thủy Commune in central Thừa Thiên-Huế Province are blocking garbage trucks from entering a local waste treatment plant, saying that it has severely polluted the neighbourhood. Residents alleged that they are plagued by flies, there's garbage lying scattered on the roads, and the stench emanating from the plant has made it almost impossible to live in the surrounding areas. The plant had a serious impact on the environment, they said on Thursday. Since early this year, the number of garbage trucks entering Huế Urban Environment and Public Works State Co. Ltd. (HEPCO) to go to the Lộc Thủy solid waste treatment area has increased significantly to several tens of trucks per day. Nguyễn Thị Nguyệt, 43, a resident of Lộc Thủy Commune, said she and other residents find the stench unbearable, especially during meal times. The dumping site has also polluted the surrounding rice fields and she has skin reactions when she works in the fields, … [Read more...] about Locals protest against dumping site, block garbage trucks