Ho Chi Minh City has allocated VND 28.9 trillion to develop a comprehensive solid waste treatment system by 2025. Out of this budget, around VND 14.5 trillion has been reserved for the adoption of new solid waste treatment technologies. Of this, VND 9.5 trillion will be directed towards development of two existing facilities and the remaining VND 5 trillion will be utilised for the construction of a new waste treatment plant. A target has been set to ensure that at least 80 per cent of household waste is collected and recycled by 2025.
