Garbage-based fertiliser plant inaugurated in Hai Duong

Nhan Dan - A garbage-based compost fertiliser plant with an annual processing capacity of 64,000 tonnes of garbage was inaugurated in Hai Duong on July 5.

Construction of the plant began in 2004 on an area of 5 hectares in Viet Hong commune in Thanh Ha district and Tuan Hung commune in Kim Thanh district.

Investment in its facilities totaled VND 137 billion (US$6.5 million), VND 60 billion of which was official development assistance (ODA) from the Spanish Government. The remaining amount was contributed from the local budget.

The plant will help address environmental pollution in the Soi Nam rubbish dump and provide around 12,390 tonnes of organic fertiliser for agricultural production.