Belize City Receives Second Compactor Truck from Japan

Belize City has received its second compactor truck from Japan to assist with the city’s waste management. The donation is part of a broader initiative by the Japanese government to assist Belize in improving its waste disposal systems. 

The first truck for Belize City was donated back in February 2024, and similar compactors were also donated to the Belmopan City Council and other municipal governments.

During a ceremony at Memorial Park, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner pointed out the importance of community involvement in waste management. He stated, “Receiving this new compactor also reminds us of the role each of us must play: Keeping our city clean cannot rest solely on the shoulders of the Belize City Council or the machinery at our disposal; it requires every resident, every community, and every organisation to be involved.”

The new trucks are especially valuable for tackling waste in problem areas. “In many of the south side areas, we have a lot of what we refer to as ‘hotspots,’ which are abandoned properties that are used as garbage dumps,” Wagner told reporters. He said the additional truck, along with existing dump trucks, will help the city operate more efficiently in addressing waste management challenges.