Govt says oppose waste import; will amend law

Speaking to Atoll Times, Shauna said that the government does not support the import of waste and the bill proposed by the government does not allow it.

19 December 2022

Single bill for waste collection fees, power from April

It has now been decided that the fees fixed by WAMCO for services provided in the Male area will be included in the STELCO bill.

10 March 2023

WAMCO discontinues cleaning Male public places

According to WAMCO, the five-year agreement between the company and the Council expired on Sunday, and the council has not renewed it.

27 December 2022

Thilafushi lagoon becomes landfill; garbage spills out into sea

Under the project, two incinerator plants with a capacity to dispose of 250 tonnes of waste per day per plant will be set up at Thilafushi.

30 November 2022

WAMCO's dustbin bag bundles priced between MVR 35-165

A tax of MVR 2 per plastic bag came into effect last week under the new Waste Management Act.

25 April 2023

WAMCO begins selling dustbin bags

When the law first came into force, there was also public outcry over WAMCO's failure to start selling bags.

27 April 2023

Council, WAMCO resolve waste management dispute; to cooperate

State environment minister Ali Solih told Atoll Times that Wednesday’s meeting was very successful.

5 January 2023

City council opens office for Male garbage collection

The council said there are 255 employees working in the section.

5 February 2023