With the landfill at Batkan well beyond its maximum capacity for garbage, the RMI government is planning to develop a new landfill on the ocean side reef between the MEC tank farm and the bridge. Majuro Atoll Waste Company General Manager Halston deBrum confirmed the plan for the new landfill facility, but added: “The timetable […]
The dark clouds of smoke rising from the fire at the MAWC dumpsite facility last Friday could be seen from miles away around the atoll. The fire started around noon last Friday and was quickly out of control. The National Disaster Management Office and Red Cross responded quickly, and MIPD’s fire truck was on the […]
Plans are moving ahead for a new landfill dumpsite ocean side of the Jenrok area of downtown Majuro. The government is now seeking bids from qualified companies to produce a “detailed design” for the new landfill. Majuro Atoll Waste Company Manager Jorelik Tibon said he anticipates it will take about 90 days to produce the […]
