A garbage crisis engulfs Havana as fuel shortages stall trash pickup
Summary
Havana, Cuba, is facing a severe garbage crisis due to fuel shortages and power outages, which have stopped trash collection by state trucks. Piles of waste are building up on the streets, causing health concerns as residents burn trash and face worsening conditions amid rising heat and the upcoming hurricane season.Key Facts
- Havana has about 2 million people, part of Cuba’s nearly 10 million population.
- Trash piles have been growing on almost every street corner for months.
- A U.S. energy blockade has worsened fuel shortages, power outages, and water shortages in Cuba.
- State garbage trucks have stopped working because of the fuel crisis.
- Residents have started burning trash in the streets, which may produce harmful smoke.
- Havana produces a large amount of solid waste daily, but municipal services only collect about 57%.
- Heat, moisture, and rain risk spreading flies and mosquitoes, which can carry diseases.
- Local citizen groups, like El Batazo, have organized to collect trash and clean neighborhoods.
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